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In September of 2022, Humphrey Kuwaya joined WISE Zambia as its Assistant Education Coordinator.

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It is a miracle that curiosity survives formal education. - Albert Einstein

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A Mainer is helping further Zambian students’ education

MAINE, Maine — Auburn native Joanne Bollinger was the president of Wise Zambia and now serves as secretary for the program's U.S. board of directors.

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Shifting gears – reflections on my new passion with WISE Zambia

Collaborating with WISE Zambia is undoubtedly one of the most selfish things I have ever done.

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2021 and Beyond!

A photo may be worth a thousand words, and this 36-second comes close.

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OFF-SHORING—WISE ZAMBIA STYLE

We are often asked if someone can join a WISE Zambia team to go to Zambia to help build a school or similar structure. We must regrettably say “no, we do not do that.” That is simply not who we are.

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Valuing Water in Zambia

The Millenium Development Goals (MDGs) and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations (UN) demonstrate that safe drinking water is officially acknowledged as an international agenda and priority.

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Mutango

Poverty is an unwanted common denominator for the many people that proudly occupy Zambia’s poorest province, Western Province.

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The Lesson of Listening

Last Thursday evening, I listened to Melinda Gates’ Zoom presentation on her book, The Moment of Lift, in a program sponsored by Arizona State University.

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WISE responds to COVID

Unfortunately, COVID-19 has made its way to Zambia.

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For the want of a nail….

Help us expand our reach within rural Western Zambia....

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Education Dream Fulfilled

The hard way. Dr. Kachepa shares his moving story of finding an education

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WISE Zambia – Our Core Values

To identify vulnerable students in rural areas

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WISE – A student’s perspective

What do our scholarship recipients think?

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Reading is Fun – And Fundamental!

WISE, too, has commenced a “reading is fun” program.

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Video has not yet killed the radio star – at least not in Zambia!

One of the most efficient forms of communication remains the old-fashioned radio.

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The Nooki Experiment

The results quite impressive!

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Why Girls’ Education Matters

"Educate a girl and you will never be hungry."

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The Geography of Education in Africa

This lack of exposure to the official languages has a particularly harsh impact on the millions of children who live in rural areas of Africa.

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Kaoma – From the Eyes of a WISE Student!

WISE scholarship student Nasilele Ngonda became Zambia’s first Youth Journalism International reporter.

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WISE Student First Ever Zambia Youth Journalism Reporter

Youth Journalism International provides a free education for young people in any country who are interested in journalism, current events and getting to know their peers across the globe.

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WISE Welcomes New Board Members

WISE board comes together from our various locales

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Education Isn’t Just For the Kids! 2018 Agricultural Training

Education is not simply for the kids!

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WISE Scholarships : An Animated Explainer

WISE’s scholarship model is predicated upon creating self-sufficiency for all of our students

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Poultry workshop at Kaoma

Good news to poultry farmers and those intending to start poultry farming in Kaoma!

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The 2017 school year has begun!

All of WISE's scholarship students for the 2017 are now officially approved and registered.

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Women In Agriculture

In Zambia, where subsistence farming is predominant and shifting cultivation remains important, nearly all tasks associated with subsistence food production are performed by women.

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A tribute to longtime WISE supporter, Bill Griffith

WISE lost one of its most devoted supporters when William Griffith passed away in August.

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Inspired by a Global Community

Thinking back, I never would have expected that the journey I took in 2011 to Kaoma, Zambia would completely alter my life.

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Not everyone can do great things, but if everyone does a little…

My first experience with rural Zambian life, as is the case with many of us in the early days of WISE, was with Habitat For Humanity.