At the Koibatek Ogiek Women and Youth Network (KOWYN), we recognize that true resilience begins at home. While our work often takes us into the forests and fields to secure our food systems, we are equally committed to securing the fundamental building block of life: clean, safe drinking water. On Saturday, April 24th, we took a significant step in this […]
At the Koibatek Ogiek Women and Youth Network (KOWYN), we recognize that growing excellent organic produce is only the first half of the journey. To truly secure the prosperity of our families, we must bridge the gap between the field and the marketplace. This week, we gathered in the hills of Koibatek for an intensive, hands-on Value Addition Training session. […]
At the Koibatek Ogiek Women and Youth Network (KOWYN), we often say that for the Ogiek people, land is not just a commodity—it is our history, our sacred duty, and our future. This week, we took a monumental step in honoring that duty by officially launching a new demonstration farm in Benonin as part of our ongoing “Forest to Farm” […]
At the Koibatek Ogiek Women and Youth Network (KOWYN), we view our connection to the land as sacred. Our agricultural practices are not just about production; they are a continuous dialogue with the ecosystems that have sustained our ancestors for generations. Today, we are thrilled to announce a major milestone in that dialogue: the official handover of a cutting-edge Solar […]