Educate Your Own
Educate Your Own (EYO) is an official fundraising campaign led by current WMI Student and Graduate Scholars to support one another by advocating for a zero-dropout rate among continuing students who are facing financial challenges. The campaign was introduced by WMI Graduate Scholar Johnson Abuto and adopted by his fellow peers in 2018. Together WMI Scholars are aiming to financially support five current student scholars with funds of upto $100 per student given once.
Purpose and Goal
The Educate Your Own initiative is our way as WMI Scholars who have and continue to benefit from the WMI Scholars Program to give the same opportunity to fellow deserving young person in the developing world. We want to supplement or top up the scholarship funds they are already being awarded by WMI. The ultimate goal of supporting our own is to ensure that the deserving scholars are able to continue their studies, graduate from university, and grow as people that create positive impact in the society.
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How to donate
To thrive this project, we accept donations of any amount from WMI Scholars who share interest
in the presented idea and are willing to support the initiative.
At this time, there are five ways to make a donation:
- Make the donation directly online to WMI via the Donate webpage through PayPal (only
available in specific nations). - Make a donation through the WMI Facebook page Donate button (only available in
specific nations). - Make a donation directly to WMI through an international bank transfer.
- To send funds to the EYO treasurer based in Ghana via MTN Money, contact educateyourown@wellsmountaininitiative.org
- To send funds to the EYO chairperson based in Kenya via MPESA, contact educateyourown@wellsmountaininitiative.org
Once a donation has been made, the following information should be considered to facilitate easy identification of the donor and the allocation of the donated amount to its appropriate coffers. Follow up with an official mail to and the EYO leadership team at educateyourown@wellsmountaininitiative.org and include:
- The name of the sender.
- The country of the sender.
- Mobile phone contact (both WhatsApp and call with country codes; if they are not the same).
- Permission to publicly list your name on the EYO donor list.
*At this time EYO is only accepting donations from current WMI Scholars. If you are interested in helping to support very bright, academically successful, and committed young leaders continue with their education in developing nations, please consider donating directly to the Wells Mountain Initiative’s Scholar Program on the donate page.
Current EYO Leadership
The EYO fundraising campaign is managed by a team of current WMI Scholars. If you are interested in joining our team, please let us know!
James Chavula
Malawi
Student Scholar
James Chavula is a Bachelor of Social Science in Gender Studies student at the University of Malawi. Passionate about social impact, he has served as treasurer for several nonprofit organizations. With extensive experience in financial management, sustainable development, and gender equality advocacy, James is dedicated to creating positive change in his community.
Mercy Olumide
Nigeria
Student Scholar
Mercy Olumide is a Medicine and Surgery student at the University of Lagos, Nigeria. A visionary and results-driven leader, she is dedicated to youth development and community service. Mercy has volunteered with various NGOs, taking on leadership roles such as International Service Director and Social Media Manager at the Rotaract Club of Egbeda. She is an active member of YALI and UNFPA YPP and has received multiple recognitions, including the Young Women Leaders Certificate of Achievement and an SDG advocate badge from UN SDSN Youth. Passionate about education, mentorship, and sustainable development, she founded the Future Focus Initiative to guide students toward higher education and positive life choices.
Dr. Lord Sylvester Ofori Teyehugmeh
Ghana
Graduate Scholar
Dr. Lord Sylvester Ofori Teyehugmeh is a Ghanaian medical doctor passionate about strengthening health systems through data-driven policies. A graduate of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), he has contributed to healthcare improvement initiatives, including health education, early disease detection, and outreach programs. Beyond medicine, he is actively involved in research mentorship and data analytics, bridging healthcare and technology for better decision-making. Committed to education equity, he supports financially challenged students through Educate Your Own (EYO). Through public health, leadership, and analytics, he strives to drive meaningful change and create opportunities for others.
Amos Fondo
Kenya
Graduate Scholar
Amos Fondo is a data professional, researcher, and community leader with expertise in data science, machine learning, and IT consultancy. He is a Senior Data Supervisor at the KEMRI Wellcome Trust Research Programme and the CEO of Fontech Media, a firm specializing in photography, videography, events management, and IT solutions. Additionally, he is the Founding Director of Talent Factory, a community-based organization that nurtures and promotes talent in Kilifi County. Amos holds a BSc in Computer Science from Pwani University and is pursuing an MSc in Computing and Information Systems from Liverpool John Moores University.
Precious Nhlanga
Eswatini
Graduate Scholar
Precious Nhlanga is a dedicated finance professional and entrepreneur from Eswatini. She holds an Advanced Diploma in Accounting & Finance and is currently pursuing a BSc Honors degree in Accounting, Tax Compliance, and Financial Reporting. She works as a Finance Officer at Cheshire Homes of Eswatini. Beyond her career, Precious is the founder of Slaycious Fashion & Beauty Emporium, a clothing line that now includes organic skincare. She is also the Founding Director of Sisonkhe Educational Empowerment Initiative, an NGO committed to bridging the educational gap between rural and urban schools in Eswatini.
A second level of leadership is provided by WMI Scholars who volunteer as country representatives. These individuals help to increase awareness, encourage donations from other scholars within their nations and provide updates to the EYO leadership team. Additional advising assistance is provided by WMI Staff when requested.
A Big Thank You to WMI Scholar Donors
- Aivoni Nahum, Tanzania
- Alpha Pokharel, Nepal
- Anne Marie Louise Ndiaye, Senegal
- Anne Marie Ndiaye, Nigeria
- Bonny Mark Alinga, Uganda
- Bruce Onduru, Kenya
- Catherine Nagadya, Uganda
- Daniel Femi, Nigeria
- David Ouma Otieno, Kenya
- Doreen Ayikoru, Uganda
- Egide Dushimirimana, Rwanda
- Elizabeth Kinale, Kenya
- Genta Dervishi, Kosovo
- Hillary Maduka, Nigeria
- Ibrahim Mohammed, Ghana
- Isaac Kuugayeng, Ghana
- Jackline Anyango Ombura, Kenya
- Jacquelyne Alesi, Uganda
- Jean de Dieu Hategekimana, Rwanda
- Jean Aime Musabyemungu, Rwanda
- Jean Nepomuscene, Rwanda
- Johnson Abuto, Kenya
- Joseph Tuyizere, Rwanda
- Joyce Shikuku, Kenya
- Kica Brian, Uganda
- Leju Modi Benjamin, South Sudan
- Loice Akinyi Ang’ienda, Kenya
- Melisa Bhebe, Zimbabwe
- Phiona Kituyi, Uganda
- Precious Mhlanga, Swaziland
- Richard Duku, South Sudan
- Sarah Naduru, South Sudan
- Shallote Bi Kum, Cameroon
- Sharon Mwaweza, Kenya
- Sharon Oduor, Kenya
- Sihlobo Khumalo, Zimbabwe
- Stellia Tamandani, Malawi
- William Alira, South Sudan
WMI Contact
E-mail: educateyourown@wellsmountaininitiative.org