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reputation, it is attracting ever larger numbers of paying
students who are now studying alongside their desti-
tute peers. In this environment, the traditional negative
stigma that the destitute students were destined to labor
under their entire lives has been obliterated.
Third, aside from providing a quality education to chil-
dren who would likely not enjoy such an opportunity,
the Nambale Magnet School has served as an economic
engine for the town of Nambale. All of the labor for the
construction of the school (was supplied by local citi-
zens). Subsequent construction projects also provided
employment for area residents. Moreover, most of the
non-faculty staff positions and virtually all of the casual/
temporary labor was supplied by local residents. And,
from a purely aesthetic point of view, the school facility
is impressive and visually pleasing. It has, in essence, put
the town of Nambale “on the map,” as evidenced by
the fact that a national university approached WIKS with
an offer to purchase the campus for establishing its own
branch in Western Kenya.
Fourth, the school will eventually administer a series of
tests over a three-year period to help gauge and guide
the acquisition of knowledge, skills and positive attitudes
of the schoolchildren. Based upon the students’ prog-
ress to date, we are very optimistic that they will per-
form quite well when these tests are administered.
Fifth, until the standardized test results are obtained,
WIKS is making all reasonable efforts to retain quality
faculty and non-faculty staff. Moreover, WIKS recog-
nizes the importance of keeping the staff inspired and
motivated to provide excellent services to the children
in their charge. In addition to recognizing the high level
of academic achievement of the school’s best students,
the faculty and staff are also honored for their dedication
and extraordinary efforts in serving those students.
WIKS welcomes and encourages the input and participa-
tion of its American partners and donors.
Tom Sansone,
President of WIKS-USA
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Africa Trips 2013
Africa - Visit to Ministry Partners
– June 28-July 12.
Visit NPC Mission partners including Nambale Magnet
School, Kenya; City of Hope, Tanzania; Presbyterian
University of East Africa and scholarship students;
Caroline King’Ori Missionary at Kenyatta University.
Space is limited. Cost Approx $4,000 for flight and
accommodation. Led by John and Marilyn Parker.
Africa – Mission Trip to City of Hope,
Tanzania.
June 29 - July 11 2013 “Hands on” project work at the
school/orphanage/hospital at City of Hope. Trip will be
co-ordinated by Clare and Jeff Myers.
If you are interested in either of these trips
please contact Stella Clarke as soon as possible
since space is limited.
203-655-1451 ext 18).
