WISER’s principal, Madame Dorcas, says that courage isn’t built from grand, monumental achievements, but from simple moments. “Can you look me in the eye? Can you speak loudly?” she would ask the WISER girls, encouraging them to practice a little courage every day. “We couldn’t do that originally,” said Mercy Adhiambo, a member of WISER’s […]

There is an infectious joy in the air whenever WISER gathers together to celebrate. Whether it’s graduation day or a national holiday, the WISER girls know how to draw attention through dances, speeches, and songs. This month, October 11th brought all that and more as the WISER girls celebrated International Day of the Girl by […]

WISER is proud of the success we generate through our unmatched leadership at multiple levels whether it be our founders, our principal, our staff, or, of course, our boards. WISER’s boards in Kenya and the United States provide vital experience, integrity in oversight, and a substantial amount of volunteer time to ensure that WISER’s impact […]

If you’ve been tuning in to the news from WISER this year, you’ll no doubt remember that WISER has recently expanded its longtime partnership with the Duke University Women’s Soccer team. Now, a new generation of Duke Women’s Soccer players are picking up the partnership right where it left off. Tess Boade (forward/midfielder), Holly Stam […]

One of the main reasons why women and girls throughout the world have lower access to education is a lack of access to menstrual hygiene products. For girls whose families are struggling to get by economically, menstrual hygiene often has to take a backseat to other basic necessities like light, food, and housing. This means […]