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🚀We are proud to shine the spotlight on Jean Masebo, a WMI Alumnus and newly awarded WMI Growth Grant recipient.
Jean earned her degree in Education from Mzuzu University, Malawi (2024) and has remained deeply committed to improving children’s access to safe, healthy learning environments. As the founder of JAY-SEBO Investments, Jean is tackling energy poverty head-on by educating communities on the dangers of kerosene and providing sustainable solar lighting solutions to rural households.
In Malawi—where only 14% of the population has access to electricity and rural electrification is below 5%—children’s education is often compromised by poor lighting, health risks, and environmental harm caused by kerosene use.
Jean’s work is changing that story by reducing respiratory illnesses, accidental poisonings, eyesight problems, and environmental damage—creating safer homes and brighter futures for children.
With the support of the WMI Growth Grant, Jean is expanding her impact in rural Thyolo by:
☀️ Increasing access to affordable solar lamps
📚 Introducing micro-loans and business training for households
🌍 Building sustainable income pathways that support both education and clean energy adoption
Jean's work reminds us that when resources are entrusted to passionate, purpose-driven leaders, the ripple effects are profound and lasting.
We are grateful for partners and donors who make stories like this possible—and we invite others to join us in stewarding solutions that empower communities to thrive.
💛 Together, we light the way forward.
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🎓 WMI Scholar Spotlight: Niraja Bhitrikoti 🇳🇵
We are proud to celebrate WMI Scholar Niraja Bhitrikoti, a graduate of Business Administration from Kathmandu University, Nepal—and the first person in her clan to earn a bachelor’s degree.
As Niraja crossed the convocation stage, she reflected on the community that made her journey possible. Her words remind us that education is more than a certificate—it is trust, belief, and opportunity in action.
“This degree isn’t merely a certificate,” she shared. “It’s a reminder of the people who believed in me and trusted me with resources to pursue my dreams.”
Niraja carries this milestone with deep gratitude and a renewed commitment to give back and help make the world a better place. We are honored to have walked alongside her on this journey and can’t wait to see the impact she will continue to make.
Congratulations, Niraja—we’re so proud of you. 🌍✨
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