At the Koibatek Ogiek Women and Youth Network (KOWYN), our greatest measure of success is the tangible change we see in the lives of the people we serve. We recently spent an inspiring afternoon with the Tarakwet Kamara Women Group, Tarakwet Tai Youth Group, and the Poror Ogiek Women Group, reviewing the progress of our ongoing initiatives. The atmosphere was […]
At the Koibatek Ogiek Women and Youth Network (KOWYN), we often talk about planting seeds of change. Today, those seeds are literally taking root. Our team visited the Sabatia Forest Day & Boarding School in Eldama Ravine, Koibatek, to follow up on our previous fruit tree planting initiative—and the results were truly heartening. A Greener Future in Good Hands Seeing […]
At the Koibatek Ogiek Women and Youth Network (KOWYN), we understand that our history—while marked by the deep pain of displacement—is also defined by an unwavering spirit of resilience. Today, we are proud to announce a new chapter in that story: the official launch of our landmark, three-year initiative, “From Forest to Farm: Strengthening Food Systems, Biodiversity, and Cultural Heritage […]
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 […]
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 […]
At the Koibatek Ogiek Women and Youth Network (KOWYN), we believe that the seeds we sow today dictate the resilience of our community tomorrow. June 15th marked a truly momentous occasion for the Ogiek people in Eldama Ravine as we officially commissioned a brand-new Indigenous Seed Bank at Mlango Moja—a space dedicated to the women who have served as the […]
Eldama Ravine, Kenya – July 10, 2025 – Today marked a truly momentous occasion for the Ogiek community in Eldama Ravine! The Koibatek Ogiek Women and Youth Network (KOWYN) proudly commissioned a brand new Indigenous Seed Bank specifically for Ogiek women at Mlango Moja. This vital initiative is set to empower Ogiek women, who are the custodians of invaluable traditional […]
At the Koibatek Ogiek Women and Youth Network (KOWYN), World Bee Day is more than just an entry on the calendar—it is a celebration of our identity. As Ogiek people, our very name means “caretaker of all flora and fauna,” and for centuries, the bee has been central to that identity. This World Bee Day, we joined forces with the […]