Recent News
Follow our scholars education journeys, learn about new fundraisers, and board updates
Kaze’s Graduation
On May 31, 2024, WEI scholar Kazeneza Didacienne will graduate from the University of Kigali in Rwanda, with a bachelor’s degree in IT/Information Management. While pursuing her studies, Kaze also volunteered as a mentor/trainer with students in a Science Technology and Mathematics program.
Davidetta pursues a master’s degree
In September, Davidetta informed us that she received official acceptance to the University of Ghana School of Graduate Studies in Accra, where she will pursue a master’s degree in social work.
Kazeneza starts second year of college
This December, Kazeneza completed her first year of studies at the University of Kigali. She worked and studied with diligence, particularly during the challenges of the pandemic.
She finished with a “B” average. She is thrilled to begin her second year of studies.
This I Believe
I wrote a "This I Believe New England" essay in honor of Women’s History Month for my local radio station, The Public’s Radio, about how we started Women’s Education Initiative.
Here’s the link to the audio broadcast. And I’ve posted the essay below.
Celebrating 13 Years of Scholars and their Success
In this pandemic year in which I feel I’m being swallowed, sucked under by sorrow, this nonprofit gives me hope. It has taught me, over the past 13 years, that is it possible to heal what’s been broken.
Funding Kaze’s Next Two Years of Studies
As of our December board meeting, WEI has approved funds to support Kaze return to school. She will be attending the University of Kigali starting March 21, 2020 to complete her Bachelor’s degree in Information and Technology. This is a two-year program.
My Sister’s Donation
My sister, Karen Hatch, received a diagnosis of a life-threatening illness in August 2020. Under hospice care at her home, Karen stayed up late one night before Christmas talking with me. Karen told me that she wanted to make a donation to a nonprofit, to something that she cared about. And she wanted to learn more about the educational nonprofit. She wanted to hear the stories of the women we’d offered scholarships.