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In Kenya, Maasai people say Enkare Enkishui
Our Mission
Water is Life Kenya is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to spark personal, economic, and community development in marginalized communities in Kenya, according to existing customs and culture. We do this by providing clean water, sanitation, and hygiene; empowering women; and equipping people to develop income through improved resource management.
Years in Operation
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Clean Water Projects
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People with Clean Water
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Widows Supported
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WILK Blog: Perspectives
WILK-TEC Brings Water Solution to Moyo Primary School
Earlier this month, a team of engineers from Water is Life Kenya Technical Engineering Committee (WILK-TEC) traveled to Kenya to implement an upgraded rainwater collection system at Moyo Primary School. WILK-TEC member, Emily, and a teacher at Moyo Primary School working to remove the existing gutter infrastructure. WILK-TEC Assessing Moyo…
Dr. Tannian’s Dream Underway as Kenyan “Youth” Chart New Paths
For many years, young people near Amboseli have struggled to find gainful employment in Kenya. Last year, we organized the Youth Entrepreneurship Program (YEP) to spark entrepreneurial spirit and create job opportunities for these young Kenyans. Young men together during an early YEP training session. YEP Pilot in Full Swing…
Dirty Water, Disbelief, and Delivering Hope: Orarait Borehole, WILK Donor Change History
Last year, we learned about the Orarait community in Kajiado South. Their water situation was disastrous. The only local water point was a nearby stream, which is infested with liver flukes. People and their livestock have had serious health issues because of these parasites. Women trekked six hours daily to…
WILK-TEC Brings Water Solution to Moyo Primary School
Earlier this month, a team of engineers from Water is Life Kenya Technical Engineering Committee (WILK-TEC) traveled to Kenya to implement an upgraded rainwater collection system at Moyo Primary School. WILK-TEC member, Emily, and a teacher at Moyo Primary School working to remove the existing gutter infrastructure. WILK-TEC Assessing Moyo…
Dr. Tannian’s Dream Underway as Kenyan “Youth” Chart New Paths
For many years, young people near Amboseli have struggled to find gainful employment in Kenya. Last year, we organized the Youth Entrepreneurship Program (YEP) to spark entrepreneurial spirit and create job opportunities for these young Kenyans. Young men together during an early YEP training session. YEP Pilot in Full Swing…
Dirty Water, Disbelief, and Delivering Hope: Orarait Borehole, WILK Donor Change History
Last year, we learned about the Orarait community in Kajiado South. Their water situation was disastrous. The only local water point was a nearby stream, which is infested with liver flukes. People and their livestock have had serious health issues because of these parasites. Women trekked six hours daily to…
WILK's Transformative Programs
WASH Projects
Mainly through deep borehole wells, we establish community water, sanitation, and hygiene systems, each benefitting hundreds of families and their livestock.
Hope for Widows Program
Maasai widows are incredibly marginalized. We empower them to lift themselves out of poverty by providing business training and giving grants of goats and cash.
Livestock as a Business Program
To keep the water on, communities need stable income. We train and finance Maasai livestock keeping groups so they can run better businesses.
Beaded Handicrafts Program
One way we help Kenyan women generate income is through our Beaded Handicrafts program. We buy directly from artisans and sell our products to U.S. supporters.
Our Method
Across each of our programs, our educational approach meets a few key criteria:
- Engage all the Senses. We encourage dynamic participation by bringing lessons to life and teaching important lessons in approachable ways.
- Respect the People. We respect the people, culture, and traditions of the Maasai while introducing new concepts for water, livestock, and business management.
- Raise up Women. In a male-dominated society, we empower women with the skills, confidence, and leadership needed to improve their lives.
Water is Just the Beginning
Watch the video below to see the Oleopolos Community Borehole, established in 2012. For over a decade, this life-changing project has provided clean, reliable water to the surrounding community, improving livelihoods and supporting sustainable development.