Following our initial immersion into regenerative farming, the second day of our visit to the Seed Savers Network, Kenya headquarters moved from the soil into the strategic systems that define our future. At the Koibatek Ogiek Women and Youth Network (KOWYN), we recognize that true food sovereignty requires more than just excellent farming; it demands a deep understanding of policy, […]
At the Koibatek Ogiek Women and Youth Network (KOWYN), we know that true, lasting change doesn’t happen in a boardroom. It happens when knowledge meets the land. Today marked a powerful shift in our mission—a transition from talking about sustainable food systems to experiencing them in their most vibrant, functional forms. In an intentional move toward food sovereignty, we facilitated […]
At the Koibatek Ogiek Women and Youth Network (KOWYN), we understand that our landscape is a living system. When we heal the riverbanks, we heal the valleys; when we restore the canopy, we secure the future. Recently, our team traveled to the cool, shaded banks of the River Perkera to meet with the Eldama Ravine Zonal Tree Nursery Organization (KCC), […]
For too long, post-harvest loss has been the “silent thief” of indigenous farming, quietly undermining the hard work of our farmers. The familiar refrain—“too much harvest, too little market”—has haunted agricultural cycles for years. Today, the Koibatek Ogiek Women and Youth Network (KOWYN), in partnership with the Kwombereriet and Tachasis Ogiek Women Groups, has decided that it is time to […]
At the Koibatek Ogiek Women and Youth Network (KOWYN), our mission to restore the land and reclaim our health is expanding. We believe that the resilience we cultivate in one community must become the standard for the entire region. Recently, our team conducted a series of strategic site visits across Toniok, Kapng’etot, and Kabimoi, working hand-in-hand with the Genesis Self-Help […]
At the Koibatek Ogiek Women and Youth Network (KOWYN), we often say that our mission goes beyond agriculture. Agriculture is merely the vessel; the true goal is the restoration of our community’s health, heritage, and connection to the land. This philosophy was at the heart of our recent visit to Sigoro, where we spent a day with the Moiben Self-Help […]
At the Koibatek Ogiek Women and Youth Network (KOWYN), we believe that true power is found in the soil. Today was a day defined by sweat, collective action, and the unwavering pursuit of sovereignty as we joined the Tumaini Ogiek Women Group to launch two pillars of their community’s future: a new Agroecology Demonstration Farm and a fully commissioned Community […]
At the Koibatek Ogiek Women and Youth Network (KOWYN), we know that to drive transformative change for our community, our team must be as resilient and vibrant as the forests and farms we serve. This past weekend, we took a necessary step back from the field to focus on the people behind the mission, spending an intensive team-building retreat at […]
The hills of Chemoson/Tinet have long held the secrets of Ogiek resilience. Yesterday, those hills became a global stage as the Koibatek Ogiek Women and Youth Network (KOWYN) hosted an international delegation for a landmark strategic benchmarking visit at the Kibarasoi Community Seedbank. This gathering was a powerful reminder that while our ancestral lands are unique, the struggle for Indigenous […]