Impact Stories

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From Scholarship to Service – Empowering Women Through Microfinance and Skills

International Day of the Girl Child is observed on 11 October, and is a key moment to celebrate the achievements and leadership by girls and women, while also reflecting on the challenges they continue to face worldwide. In this blog, meet Watipa Alumna, Aisha Nalukenge from Uganda and hear more about how she is supporting … Read more

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The Power of Education: A Journey of Resilience and Giving Back

For World Teachers Day, celebrated on 5th October, meet Aldo Sanga from Tanzania. Aldo is a Watipa alumnus from Tanzania, and now works as a teacher. In this blog, Aldo shares his journey. ” My educational journey before meeting WATIPA was full of ups and downs, and it all started in primary school. Growing up … Read more

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Impact Story: Emmanuel Boateng Duah, Ghana

Meet Boateng Duah, a Watipa alumnus from Ghana!

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Impact Story: Josephine Trish Mdhluli from Malawi

Josephine Trish Mdhluli nee Kondowe is the last born in a family of five. She was born and raised in Mzuzu but also grew up in some parts of Lilongwe and Blantyre. Josephine attended primary school at various institutions

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Impact Story: Togala Zulu

My name is Togala Zulu from Zambia. I was born in 1995 and grew up in a community where chances for success seemed limited. Raised by a single mother, getting an education was a struggle. Despite

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My journey: From Aspiration to Action

Reflecting on my journey from a hopeful student to an active community leader, I can’t help but think of the transformative role the Watipa Scholarship has played in my life. Before receiving this scholarship

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Impact Story: Julia Omondi

I currently work at AMPATH as a Research Assistant in Tuberculosis and HIV-related research. I am enthusiastic about my work because through the data collection, we obtain knowledge that enables us to identify

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Impact Story: Amos Mwamlamba, Kenya

Amos graduated from the Technical University of Mombasa, Kenya, with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (Honors) in 2019. He began receiving support from Watipa in the third year of his degree

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