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How much can happen in ten years of WSI?

December 19, 2022

How much can happen in ten years of WSI?

By Tom Bode, WSI President WSI was founded a decade ago! Since that time: 40 students (!!) have attended high school with WSI support, 28...

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Making the impossible become possible

September 29, 2022

Making the impossible become possible

Last year, a girl named Mitchelle finished 8th grade at the top of her class, but because she lived in a poor, rural area of Kenya, she...

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June 5, 2022

"Buy me a big house and plenty of food"

"Work hard and when you complete your schooling, buy me a big house and plenty of food." Those were the words of the grandmother of one...

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2022 Trivia Night & Fundraiser

May 3, 2022

2022 Trivia Night & Fundraiser

Summer is here, which means it's time for the annual WSI trivia event! Join us for a pizza and salad dinner, pub trivia, and an update on...

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A new website, thanks to Larkins Vacura Kayser

November 23, 2021

A new website, thanks to Larkins Vacura Kayser

WSI is excited to launch a new website today. A website is the face of an organization, and we needed a facelift. Our new website is...

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The Most Important People

November 3, 2021

The Most Important People

Last week I attended a conference for international development organizations in Portland. As soon as I walked in, I heard someone...

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WSI Welcomes A New Class Of Incoming Freshman - The Largest Ever!

October 10, 2021

WSI Welcomes A New Class Of Incoming Freshman - The Largest Ever!

WSI is pleased to announce that a new class of eight incoming freshman were selected and began high school in August. They are five...

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WSI Student Earns University Degree

September 17, 2021

WSI Student Earns University Degree

By Tom Bode, WSI President WSI focuses on providing a quality high school education to bright, deserving students. Some of those high...

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High school grad returns to technical college, with WSI support

September 1, 2021

High school grad returns to technical college, with WSI support

By Tom Bode, WSI President Everyone wanders a bit after graduating high school, as we try to find our way in the world. For one WSI...

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WSI Trivia Night

August 5, 2021

WSI Trivia Night

WSI’s annual Trivia Night is just around the corner! After missing last year, we’re returning to what works and changing nothing except...

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Coronavirus in Kenya

April 15, 2020

Coronavirus in Kenya

By Tom Bode, President As I flew back to the USA from Kenya in February, coronavirus was growing in the news as a threat. I saw a few...

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LIVE FROM KENYA – WSI Update

February 1, 2020

LIVE FROM KENYA – WSI Update

By Tom Bode, President I’ve been in Kenya for the last week, working on the WSI operations and checking in on the students, and I have exciting news to share.  First, this year we’re bringing on our l...

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