World Water Day: Celebrating WILK’s Success Stories
Children washing during test pumping at the Nooriro Community Borehole established in 2023.
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March 21, 2024
Animals enjoying fresh water during test pumping in Lositeti.
The Path to Water: Bringing a Borehole to Lositeti
Animals enjoying fresh water during test pumping in Lositeti.
February 26, 2024
Larasha, Lorna, David, Samy, and Jessica meeting in Kenya.
Partnership Announcement: Global Linkages
WILK Co-Founder Joseph Larasha, Global Linkages Principal Lorna K. Johnson, David, Samy Twarari of Olmoti, and Jessica meet in Kenya last October.
January 29, 2024
The hydrogeological team evaluates a possible location for a borehole in Lositeti.
How Much Does a Borehole Cost in Kenya?
We get asked a lot: "How much does a borehole cost in Kenya? I've heard drilling is only $10,000." It's a common misconception, and one we hope to answer in this blog post. By the end, you'll understand the true cost of a water project in Kenya, the steps we…
January 10, 2024
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're well underway with the community borehole project in Lositeti, and experience tells us that we can expect to see great things from a community that will finally have a reliable, clean water source. But establishing a deep well takes a committed "village" in Kenya—and a strong community of support…
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
Joined by members of the Lions Club, WILK co-founders Larasha and Joyce unveil the new borehole in Nooriro.
July 3, 2023
With Mt. Kilimanjaro in the background, a family of elephants marches through Amboseli National Park.
All About Elephants
Our projects aren’t far from Amboseli National Park, known by many as the “Home of the African Elephant.” Elephants affect nearly every aspect of life for the Maasai communities we serve. But this isn’t new—all across the region, the human-elephant conflict has been ongoing since the dawn of man. The…
May 30, 2023
We’ve compiled highlights from our WILK Wednesday newsletter to show how our community of donors have been helping Kenyans bloom this year.
WILK Wednesday Mashup
We’ve compiled highlights from our WILK Wednesday newsletter to show how our community of donors have been helping Kenyans bloom.
May 22, 2023
After four days of drilling, the Nooriro community hits water.
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
