WIKS-USA, Inc. is dedicated to the success of orphans and other vulnerable children (OVCs) in rural Kenya, by providing financial and technical assistance for their education, shelter and emotional support at the Nambale Magnet School ... [ more ]
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Listen to Rewards and Mukanda as they share the transformative impact Nambale Magnet School has had on their lives. Each was treated as equals with the other students despite their poverty. With exceptional exam results, both have gone on to higher education and done well. Rewards and Mukanda express their deep gratitude for NMS and all ... [ more ]
NMS's social worker, Carolyn Olaka learned about Elinora from another teacher at her former school. Elinora is a bright learner, but was facing a number of challenges. Not being able to afford books or uniforms, she would also miss school when she needed to take care of her mother who is paralyzed from the waist down ... [ more ]
Moses and his mother, Rose, share the hope that NMS has given them for the future. Rose’s husband died when she was very young and left her with the 4 children to raise which she somehow managed to do. Moses attended NMS for 11 years and is now a second-year high school student at Nambale Boys School. Rose greatly appreciates the support ... [ more ] |
Summer Visit to Nambale Magnet School July 2024 - by John Gill, WIKS-USA President - I made my fourth visit to Nambale Magnet School (NMS) between July 1-5, 2024. As always, it evoked a range of emotions and impressions. The stark rural poverty of western Kenya where NMS is located is a fact of everyday life. The stories of many of our sponsored children and their families are frankly gut-wrenching. And the cycle of poverty at the macro level is no closer to being broken in this region of Kenya than it was two decades ago when the idea of building NMS was germinating ... [ more ] |
Celebrating Founder's Week May 24, 2024 - Celebrating Founder's Week and Rev. Evalyn Wakhusama's Birthday! In honor of our beloved founder, Rev. Evalyn Wakhusama, and to celebrate her birthday, the students at Nambale Magnet School came together for a special day of giving back. Our amazing students planted trees and cleaned their classrooms, reflecting the values and vision Rev. Evalyn instilled in us. This celebration is a tribute to her dedication, love, and ... [ more ] |
Student Stories: Meet David Summer 2023 - David is currently in Grade Six. The fifth of seven children, he came to the Nambale Magnet School in 2019 from St. Lawrence Ojamoong in Okilidu Village. David tells us, "I am grateful for the opportunity to study at NMS. Before I came here, I would go to school barefoot and with an empty stomach" ... [ more ] |
Successes at the Nambale Magnet School Summer 2023 - Nambale Magnet School has managed to continue operating effectively thanks to ongoing support from donors; belt tightening within the NMS administration; and the willingness of parents to sacrifice for their children's tuition due to the excellent performance by the school. Amid the challenging environment described above, NMS students have continued to excel ... [ more ] |
Will You Make A Visit to Nambale? Summer 2023 - Evalyn Wakhusama has noted that both the California and Connecticut groups were welcomed and appreciated by both NMS staff and students. They look forward to hosting other visitors in the future. Groups of 10-15 are ideal although in the case of largely student groups, they can accommodate a few more. John Gill, President of WIKS-USA is tentatively planning to lead at least one trip, and possibly a second smaller one in 2024 ... [ more ] |
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