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 ] |
Carolyn Olaka: A Treasure at the Nambale Magnet School May 2025 - Carolyn Olaka is the social worker at the Nambale Magnet School (NMS). She has been on staff since before the school opened in 2009. Carolyn has two primary responsibilities. She oversees the student selection process, especially for the orphans and vulnerable children (OVCs) attending NMS, who compose one-third of the student body. Her other priority is to provide emotional help and guidance for all the students of the school, but especially the OVCs, who come from extremely impoverished backgrounds and receive full financial support (many of them from you!) in pursuing their educations ... [ more ] |
A Visit to the Nambale Magnet School - By Jun Goto May 2025 - My name is Jun, and I'm John and Mihau Gill's nephew from Japan. I had the opportunity to visit Nambale Magnet School (NMS) from March 17th to 19th during my trip to Kenya. My visit to NMS broadened my perspective and helped me understand how essential education and sponsor support are for the students. On the first day I took a brief solo tour around the campus. At first, the students seemed a bit unsure of me. Some looked suspicious, and a few even ran away when I approached—perhaps I was a rare sight for them! But I kept trying to connect ... [ more ] |
Their Future is Bright! January 2025 - Teacher Petronila Sitawa has been with NMS since opening day January 12, 2009. She witnesses the daily impact NMS has on students' lives from providing for their education, their healthcare needs, to their nutrition and balanced diet. Students are supported through guidance and counseling, peer support, and faith. Sponsored and vulnerable children are all treated equally to ensure that their needs are met fully ... [ more ] |
Innovation at NMS’s Farm – Black Soldier Flies January 2025 - NMS is always looking for ways to support the students. The Farm at NMS is a great source of nutrition from the eggs the chicken's lay to the milk the cow's produce to the vegetables grown. They nourish the children and given them a balance diet while also providing extra income for the school with local sales. The community is a beneficiary of the Farm through both employment opportunities and fresh produce ... [ more ] |
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