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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
Joseph Larasha: How Killing a Lion Became a Fight for Clean Water
Over the last couple weeks, we’ve talked about our efforts in providing food to the Maasai in Kajiado County, Kenya. A big part of our work is due to the generous ongoing contributions from our donors. But none of what we do would be possible without the hard work and…
Drought Relief: 1,770 Families Fed, More Help on the Way
For the past two months, we’ve discussed the drought affecting East Africa, including our work region of Kajiado County, Kenya. In essence, the past four rainy seasons have failed throughout Kenya, meaning water shortages have disrupted pasture growth and crop production. Livestock don’t have enough food to survive and are…
Deadly Drought: How the East African Drought is Devastating Kenya
Drought has always been a reality for Kenyans, and all those in East Africa. But the current East African drought—resulting from four consecutive failed rainy seasons—is the worst in recent memory. In this post, we’re going to explore how we got here, what the situation on the ground is like,…
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.