WMF Scholar Phinuella Okunamiri of Nigeria, studies Medicine at the University of Ibadan. As a member of the Imoran Center for Professional and Social Development she and 4 other students hosted a seminar for 38 secondary school girls to increase their awareness of how all parts of our environment are key to each persons development. […]
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New Years Gratitude – Chamba Reindolf
Dear Mr/Mrs Wells, Even as we start this year, my heart felt gratitude goes to you and the entire WMF Board of Directors for the continual assistance and support to the underprivileged and to those with special needs.It is almost three (3) years since you took me in as your son through the scholarship scheme […]
Hafiza Farzami Completes Internship with EchoStar
Hafiza Farzami, a 2011 WMF Scholar from Afghanistan studies Computer Science & Math. This past summer she completed an internship with EchoStar. Given the option between working in the C/C++ programming languages or the challenge to learn Scala (another programming language), she chose Scala! Hafiza is embarking on a promising journey in the Tech World […]
Paying in Forward: Advice Zidya of Zimbabwe
Your Monday inspiration hails from Zimbabwe this week! Advice Zidya, is a 2013 WMF Scholar studying Medicine at the University of Zimbabwe. Advice shared with us that his first semester was a great experience. He was in a totally new place, met new people and learned many new things. “As I was adapting to a […]
Robert Kituyi, 2013 WMF Scholar & Journalist
Robert Kituyi, a 2013 WMF Scholar from Kenya is studying for his Bachelors in Journalism at Mount Kenya University. Robert was recently awarded a trip to the Hague, Netherlands for a six day exposure trip on human rights activities and international justice! We look forward to learning more about his trip in the coming months. […]
Maureen Anyango Odour attends the 3rd Women Deliver Conference
Maureen Anyango Odour, a WMF Scholar studying Development Studies at Kampala International University in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania attended the 3rd Women Deliver Conference in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia! Maureen received a scholarship to attend the event on behalf of her work to improve the lives of women throughout her country. She was also an honored […]
WMF Scholar Bonny Mark Alinga
Bonny Mark Alinga has been very involved with his university and the spiritual group on campus. This weekend he sent us a note and photos to share with all of our supporters and other WMF Scholars. Message from Bonny Mark Alinga… Dear Nicole Baker, Warm greetings to you, WMF Staff, Scholars and all Well Mountain […]
Rijan Karkee Shares Traditions of Nepal
Rijan Karkee a 2012 WMF Scholar studying at Kathmandu University in Nepal shared the Dashain festival with us. Rijan explains, “Dashain is a festival for taking blessing from seniors. We first put “Tika” (red colored) on our foreheads from father, mother and brother. And then we roam around relatives houses, especially “Mamaghar” (which is mother’s […]
Charles Daniel Kajokaya Interns with the Kajo-Keji Counrty Department of Finance
Charles Daniel Kajokaya, a 2011 WMF Scholar from Sudan studying Business Administration stands proudly on the Kampala International University campus in front of their new library facilities! This past summer Charles worked during his break at the Kajo-Keji County Department of Finance/Accounts. The department is under the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of South Sudan […]
Our Sole WMF Scholar from Honduras Graduates!
Gladis Abigail Oseguera a 2012 WMF Scholar from Honduras shared her May 2013 photos with us! Gladis is a proud graduate of Bergen Community College with an Associates Degree in Engineering Science! Upon graduating Gladis shared the following message with us for all WMF supporters: “I would like to thank you for your support and for […]
