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Today marks a pivotal moment for the Koibatek Ogiek Women and Youth Network (KOWYN) with the official launch of a landmark three-year project, “From Forest to Farm: Strengthening Food Systems, Biodiversity, and Cultural Heritage for Ogiek Indigenous People in Kenya.” With the vital support of The JAC Trust, this initiative is a direct and powerful response to the historical and […]
Eldama Ravine, Baringo County – August 18, 2025 The East Africa Indigenous Women Assembly (EAIWA) held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Eldama Ravine over the weekend, drawing women leaders from Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania to discuss strategies for strengthening indigenous rights and community empowerment. The two-day gathering, which began on Saturday, August 16, created a platform for dialogue and […]
At the Koibatek Ogiek Women and Youth Network (KOWYN), we believe that the strength of our advocacy is multiplied when we stand together. It was our distinct honor and privilege to host the East Africa Indigenous Women Assembly’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) right here in Eldama Ravine. This gathering was not merely a meeting; it was a powerful convergence of […]
Indigenous women leaders from across Kenya gathered in Nanyuki to mark ten years of collective action, resilience, and solidarity under the Indigenous Women’s Council (IWC). The three day gathering culminated on August 9 with a powerful declaration aligned with the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, reaffirming the Council’s commitment to justice, equity, and the protection of ancestral lands. […]
From July 23–25, 2025, chefs, farmers, food activists, and policymakers from across the continent convened in Addis Ababa for the First Pan-African Chefs’ Gathering and Policy Convening on African Food Systems, organized by the Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa (AFSA). The landmark event brought together voices from 23 countries with one shared vision: to revive Africa’s culinary heritage, defend […]
Eldama Ravine, Kenya – July 10, 2025 – The digital world offers immense potential for advocacy, and at the Koibatek Ogiek Women and Youth Network (KOWYN), we’re committed to ensuring Indigenous voices are amplified safely and effectively. On July 10th, our representatives were honored to be part of a crucial, two-day Digital Security Meeting, an all-Indigenous youth mainstreaming dialogue focused […]
Eldama Ravine, Kenya – July 10, 2025 – The Koibatek Ogiek Women and Youth Network (KOWYN) was incredibly honored to participate in a crucial all-indigenous youth mainstreaming dialogue, expertly hosted by the Samburu Women Trust. Our representatives were present to ensure that the powerful voices and unique challenges faced by young Indigenous people are not just heard, but actively integrated […]
Eldama Ravine, Kenya – July 3, 2025 – The Koibatek Ogiek Women and Youth Network (KOWYN) was delighted to welcome representatives from the Women Human Rights Defenders Hub (The Hub) for a pivotal visit. This engagement marks the exciting beginning of a new partnership, reinforcing our commitment to the well-being and effectiveness of our organization and the communities we serve. […]
For the Ogiek people, land is not merely an asset—it is the bedrock of our culture, our identity, and our survival. At the Koibatek Ogiek Women and Youth Network (KOWYN), we recognize that the struggle for land tenure security is the most critical issue facing our people today. On June 26, 2026, we took a monumental step forward by hosting […]
Eldama Ravine, Kenya – June 26, 2025 – The Koibatek Ogiek Women and Youth Network (KOWYN), with the generous support of American Jewish World Service (AJWS), hosted a powerful stakeholder engagement focusing on Land Tenure Rights in Eldama Ravine. This vital gathering brought together a diverse group of partners, government representatives, legal experts, and members of the Ogiek Community to […]