At the Koibatek Ogiek Women and Youth Network (KOWYN), our greatest joy is witnessing the transition from potential to reality. Today, we are incredibly proud to share a true success story emerging from our youth-led initiatives—a milestone for the Masaita Ogiek Youth Group. The Seeds of Change Just a few months ago, our team conducted a specialized training session for […]
At the Koibatek Ogiek Women and Youth Network (KOWYN), we envision a future where our community thrives in harmony with the land, powered by resilient, indigenous-led agricultural systems. As part of our ongoing commitment to this vision, we recently organized an intensive agroecology training and farm demonstration for the women of the Tabut Ogiek community. Made possible through the kind […]
At the Koibatek Ogiek Women and Youth Network (KOWYN), our advocacy extends beyond the forest and the farm—it reaches into the halls of policy and governance. On March 17, 2025, we were privileged to represent the voices of the Ogiek community at the Consultative Forum on the Legal and Policy Framework for Marginalized Communities in Kenya. This forum was more […]
At the Koibatek Ogiek Women and Youth Network (KOWYN), we recognize that our ability to drive meaningful change in our community is directly linked to the strength of our leadership and the clarity of our strategic path. Today, our team held a deep-dive session with our Board of Directors, transforming a routine meeting into a powerful exchange of vision, accountability, […]
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