Wells Mountain Initiative

1 day ago

🌍As we celebrate 20 years of impact, we’re reminded that our work doesn’t end with awarding a scholarship—it multiplies through the scholars who carry it forward in their communities through in-country Fellowship activities.

Across the countries where we serve, WMI Fellowship communities have become engines of leadership, collaboration, and local change. These scholar-led Fellowships are proof that when talented leaders are supported, they build lasting impact far beyond borders.

Here’s a snapshot of what that impact looks like today:

* 606 Fellowship members across active country communities currently driving initiatives on the ground

* 13 Fellowships reporting, with scholars organizing and leading locally

* 8 Fellowships operating with formal constitutions guiding governance and programs

* 5 Fellowships legally registered as NGOs or CBOs in their countries

Engagement has been strong and intentional:

* 49 total meetings, including 24 in-person gatherings

* Leadership meetings, elections, planning sessions, and scholar welcome events

* Spaces created for networking, professional skills development, and community building

These numbers tell a bigger story: over the past 20 years, our impact has grown not just through individual scholars—but through connected communities of leaders who support one another, strengthen institutions, and create change locally while staying globally connected.

To every WMI Scholar or Alumni who has organized a meeting, welcomed a new scholar, voted in an election, or shown up for their community—thank you. You are how our mission comes alive, country by country.

💬 We’d love to hear from you:
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Wells Mountain Initiative

7 days ago

🎓 At WMI, education is the starting point for lasting global impact.

Our mission guides everything we do—from supporting scholars to investing in community-led change.

Welcome to our community! We’re glad you’ve found us ✨

Want to learn more? Visit our website at www.wellsmountaininitiative.org/

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Wells Mountain Initiative

2 weeks ago

🚀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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