Celebrate 20 Years of Transforming Lives
Our 20th anniversary is a time to celebrate the impact we’ve built together over two decades. To mark this milestone, we are introducing our 20 for 20 Planned Giving Initiative, inviting supporters to consider how their values can create opportunity for generations to come.
Together, we can ensure that future scholars continue to experience the life-changing power of education.
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🌍 20 for 20 Highlight: From child soldier to humanitarian leader
As a young boy in South Sudan, Mayom Mabuong's education was interrupted by war. After losing his father and being forced into military service at age 15, his future seemed uncertain. But Mayom never gave up on his dream of creating a better life, for himself and others.
🎓 With support from the WMI scholarship, Mayom earned degrees in Community Health and Humanitarian & Conflict Studies. Today, he serves with South Sudan's Ministry of Health and leads Errand of Mercy International, delivering emergency humanitarian assistance across the country.
💡 Through WMI's Community Development Grants and President's First Award programs, Mayom has also launched livelihood initiatives that help families build economic stability, and established Community Information Hubs that expand access to reliable information in his home country of South Sudan.
His story is a reminder of the power of a dream colliding with opportunity, ambition, and purpose.
Please join us in uplifting Mayom's journey and continuing to share his story!
#20for20 #impactstory #EducationChangesLives #SouthSudan #CommunityLeadership #humanitarian #HumanitarianImpact #ScholarSuccess #GlobalImpact
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What can a $1,000 grant accomplish?
In Nyeri County, Kenya, it helped turn one scholar's vision into a growing community enterprise with benefits reaching far beyond a single project.
Through a Wells Mountain Initiative Community Development Grant, WMI Alumni Philip Kabiru launched the Kiini Sustainable Beekeeping Initiative, a project designed to create economic opportunities while promoting sustainable beekeeping practices.
The results are already creating ripple effects in his community. So far, 100 kg (220 lbs) of honey has been harvested and sold with more than $800 USD generated in revenue. 🐝 🍯
👥 70 community members trained and directly impacted with five community groups equipped with practical beekeeping skills.
This project has created employment opportunities as there are 15 full-time and 5 part-time staff members, with 3 interns. 💼
What started as a modest investment is now supporting livelihoods, building local skills, creating employment opportunities, and demonstrating a sustainable path for community-led development.
This is the power of investing in local leaders.
When WMI scholars receive support, they don't just transform their own futures, they create opportunities for entire communities.
#wmiimpact #CommunityDevelopment #AlumniImpact
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🎉🎉 This is WMI's 20th anniversary year! 🎉🎉
Together, we can reach over 1,000 dedicated changemakers in 2026.
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