Sharing Joy from Kakuma: Dolls and Lions Project Brings Smiles to Children
At Global Lighthouse Studios, we are honored to share the inspiring work of the Dolls and Lions Project, which recently brought joy and healing to children in the Kakuma Refugee Camp through the donation of 60 handmade dolls and lions.
Led by a dedicated team on the ground Matendo (Team Lead), Khalid (Project Officer), Mercy, Zawadi, and Nawalla this initiative brought moments of play, connection, and emotional support to children who deserve safe spaces to dream and grow.
We are especially moved by the compassion of Elsa, the project’s founder and driving force, whose commitment to the children of Kakuma continues to make a lasting difference.
These toys are far more than simple gifts. They offer children the chance to explore empathy, build friendships, and experience comfort through creativity. The smiles on their faces remind us all why this work matters.
Global Lighthouse Studios is proud to highlight and uplift meaningful programs like this —where the power of care, imagination, and community shine brightest.
Journey to the Heart of the Blues Pre-K Songs Debut
🎶 Premiering the First of Three Original Songs from "Journey to the Heart of the Blues" 🎶
Global Lighthouse Studios is proud to showcase the first-ever original song created by our youngest learners—Pre-K students from Chicago and Miami—as part of our Journey to the Heart of the Blues program!
This debut track, with a country blues feel, highlights the incredible power of music as storytelling, blending tradition with innovation. With the help of our amazing animators, the students’ creativity was brought to life—integrating AI, music, and visual storytelling in a way that’s never been done before in early childhood classrooms.
A huge thank you to the phenomenal teachers and staff at Dubois Elementary in Chicago for supporting this groundbreaking project and showing what’s possible when arts, technology, and young imaginations come together.
🎶 🚀 Introducing "Blast Off Blues" – Song #2 in our 3-Part Pre-K Blues Series! 🎶
Created by the incredible Pre-K students at Lenora B. Smith Elementary in Miami-Dade County Public Schools, "Blast Off Blues" is the second original track in "Journey to the Heart of the Blues". This time, our young songwriters turned their eyes to the stars exploring space travel, planets, and the power of imagination through the soulful sounds of the blues.
With support from Global Lighthouse Studios, students used their own drawings and space-themed puppet designs to inspire an AI-generated video journey, bringing their learning to life in the most creative way.
From musical patterns to emotional expression, this project blends early education, technology, and the arts into something truly out of this world! 🌍
🎧 Catch up on the series and stay tuned for the final chapter coming soon!
Thank you to Keeping The Blues Alive Foundation and special shout out to Shawn Gonzalez for making this possible and providing this opportunity to classrooms across the USA.
A special thank you to Cristian Carranza and your team at Miami-Dade County Public Schools Looking forward to our continued partnership
🎶 We’re thrilled to share “Adventure Awaits” — the 3rd song in our Journey to the Heart of the Blues series!
Written by the incredible Pre-K students and teachers at Christina Eve Elementary (Miami-Dade), this Latin blues-inspired anthem takes you on a journey from jungles to beaches by car, boat, train, and plane — all about exploring the world with the people you love.
Students helped create the story, designed puppets, and even brought them to life using AI as our featured artist on this track!
This project is a joyful celebration of family, imagination, and the power of early childhood creativity.
#ETH Conference
Denver, CO
Lady Rocket visited Denver, CO to attend the ETH Conference in February, 2025. On March 2nd, Copernic Space landed on the Moon. Global Lighthouse Studios was a part of this exciting historical event and we are looking forward to Lady Rocket and Copernic Space unveiling big plans for space and arts education in Denver in 2025
Guerin Academy Uganda to Open
February 2025
From a shared dream in 2021 to a life-changing journey in Uganda, we’re thrilled to reveal a major milestone coming in early 2025. Stay tuned for exciting news about Bonny’s incredible vision for Guerin Academy.
Click on the link to read about the journey in detail from our partner The David Z Foundation
Formula 1: Racing to the Moon
We are excited to announce this once in a lifetime contest opportunity exclusively to our network of schools Global Lighthouse Studios This contest is sponsored by Copernic Space,Lady Rocket Foundation and Spaceibles.
Copernic Space is dedicated to opening up Space to broad participation and ownership of individuals,families, even schools. It uses blockchain technology to democratize Space and is led by Grant Blaisdell, 3rd generation of the Space family.
Together with Eva Blaisdell Lady Rocket who co-funded Copernic Space, named after astronomer Copernicus, they are sending actual art, and LadyRocket collection to the Moon, including artwork and music of Lady Rocket students!
Now Copernic Space and Lady Rocket Foundation are teaming up with Global Lighthouse Studios to add Space, F1, Fashion, Technology, Entrepreneurship and NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration education programs, Edutainment!
The award will also include recognition of the students by announcing the winners at the famous Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles with the Formula 1 collection during a special ceremony.
Eva Blaisdell Lady Rocket will recognize students and their teachers and Donna Guerin, founder of Global Lighthouse Studios during the F1 race in Las Vegas in just a few weeks. The contest will expose students to concepts of digital art and the many variations that are possible.
If you are new to Global Lighthouse Studios and would like to learn more about getting involved in this one of a kind art contest, please reach out to me for more information.
Arts, music, and technology meet space education! Follow our journey as we team up with Lady Rocket Foundation and Copernic Space to bring Space education through the lens of music and the arts to classrooms around the world.
We are planning to begin our journey right here in Denver, Colorado. If you are interested in learning more please reach out to us.
Taking arts and music education to the moon-literally
Fly Me to the Moon
ISTE Live 24 Denver
We got the opportunity to showcase student projects at ISTE Live24 in Denver, Colorado in June. It was so great to meet so many friends from around the world who are doing fantastic things harnessing the power of technology.
Global Lighthouse Studios: Connecting Students and Educators Across 50 Countries for Inclusive Education
Striking Silver Chords: SMK Muara Tuang and Afik School Hit the High Notes with Anthem Award 2024!
Watch as we highlight these songs in a special edition Live from the Anthem Awards
On Local News-Denver, Colorado
On local news in Denver, Colorado with student division Young Changemakers International
Poems For Peace
We extend our gratitude to all participants who have submitted their poems to our esteemed Poems for Peace Project. We would like to inform you that we are still open to receiving submissions for consideration to be included in our upcoming book, scheduled for publication until November 14th. If you wish to contribute your poem, kindly click on the provided link and ensure a successful upload of your submission. Submission Link
Proud to be a part of this global collaboration with our school in Capetown Gardens Commercial High School. Congratulations to all of the students, the staff and especially our partner The David Z Foundation. Huge shout out to our featured artist Zolani Mahola, the One Who Sings. Click on the link below to watch the music video https://youtu.be/CTsUyPLIjMs
You're invited! Join Jocelyn Dimaala and Donna Guerin for an open discussion on how education is the key that will unlock progress toward many other Sustainable Development Goals.
When: July 7th at 2:00 pm BST
Where: Join the ISC Research community
Sign up for free to join the conversation! We want to hear your experiences and perspectives too. Together, we can explore how education can help achieve a more just, sustainable and prosperous world for all. https://ow.ly/j5Wn50OX5cH