Livestock as a Business: Fall 2023 Update
Since parts of Kajiado County received rain earlier this year and more rains are expected, we've restarted training three new groups of livestock farmers this summer and fall.
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October 25, 2023
Women from the new group in our Hope for Widows programs at the Goats and Grants ceremony.
Goats and Grants, Round 2
We learned so much from the cohort groups from our Hope for Widows Program, and the new groups will benefit from the boost that the grants will provide for their businesses.
September 18, 2023
From left to right: Michael, Charity, Michael Jr., and Nathan after their presentation at Country House.
Project Update: A Kenyan Family Brings Hope Back Home
Here's how this Kenyan family—Charity, Michael, Michael Jr., and Nathan—brought hope back home.
September 4, 2023
Cows at Empalakai can drink from the trough at the borehole that was completed earlier this year.
How our Livestock as a Business Program Upholds Maasai Tradition
To coincide with the Great Migration, officials from Kenya and Tanzania have created the first annual Maasai Culture Week in Narok, which is just outside of Maasai Mara. However, you can learn more about how Maasai pastoralists interact with local animals without having to leave your home.
August 21, 2023
WILK team members (back row) with the first round of Hope for Widows participants as they receive their second round of grants last week.
Widows Update: Hope, Part II
We have a lot of information to pass along about how the widows have been using their training to build their businesses, feed their families, and pay for school fees. Let's look at some of the ways Maasai women in Kenya are learning to support themselves through our Hope for Widows Program.
August 7, 2023
WILK Outreach & Operations Manager and Newark Rotary Club Member, Jerry Bilton, during their visit to the Dover Colonial Rotary Club on Friday, July 21st. Dover Colonial are one of eight club partners through WILK's most recent project with Rotary District 7630.
Partner Spotlight: Rotary District 7630
We rely on our partners, along with our donors, to turn the water on. This week, we'll highlight an important partner that's been helping us help Kenyans in Lositeti: Rotary District 7630.
July 26, 2023
Joined by members of the Lions Club, WILK co-founders Larasha and Joyce unveil the new borehole in Nooriro.
Celebrating a Fresh Start: Nooriro’s Borehole Opening Ceremony
It's been a long road for the Maasai in Nooriro to get the clean water they desperately needed. Let's take a look at the series of events that led us to this joyous day.
July 3, 2023
Dad Michael and Joyce on the left, and mom Charity with her sons Nathan and Michael on the right.
Toilets, Trees, and Baked Goods: How Michael and Nathan are Helping their Fellow Kenyans Bloom
Soon, Michael, Nathan, their mother Charity, and their father Michael will travel to Kenya, meet with Joyce, and complete their service. We are so proud of them for having a vision, raising money, and serving their neighbors in Kenya!
June 13, 2023
After four days of drilling, the Nooriro community hits water.
Our Response to World Water Day
Water is Life Kenya (WILK) has brought clean water to Kajiado County for more than fifteen years. Let’s go over the steps we take when we choose to drill a borehole and why our methods work.
March 22, 2023
The land in Nooriro used to be lush and beautiful—before the current drought.
The Nooriro Borehole: A Gush of Hope
Under normal conditions, Nooriro was paradise for the Maasai, with plenty of rain, grass, and healthy cows. Like most Maasai communities, it doesn’t exist on a conventional map. It’s located in a valley between two mountains which, after the rainy season, turns into a reservoir. However, these are not ideal…
February 21, 2023
