st. philip's Inkisanjani
WILK Co-Founder Joyce Tannian speaking from Kenya to St. Philip's Lutheran Church about building a well in Inkisanjani.

Partner Spotlight: St. Philip’s Lutheran Church

Our newest partnership is bringing water to the Inkisanjani community later this year! Let's learn more about St. Philip's Lutheran Church, the Inkisanjani water project, and the progress that's already been made. A view from Inkisanjani in Kajiado County, Kenya. Where it All Began Our relationship with St. Philip's Lutheran Church is…

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planning for pasture
WILK Co-Founder Joseph Larasha speaking to the Loolakir community about grass management.

Planning for Pasture: Program Update

Planning for Pasture is already off to a strong start. Our ambitious goal is to support grazing management efforts around Amboseli National Park. We're doing this by working with local Grazing Management Committees (GMCs) to conserve grasslands at a scale that will benefit individual farmers. Now that we've trained community…

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drilling in Olmoti
We broke ground for our newest borehole on June 30 in Olmoti, Kenya, to bring clean water to this community.

Global Linkages Water Project: July Update for Olmoti

It’s been a long time coming for the Olmoti community. Because of their hard work, Global Linkages Ambassadors have raised over $60,000 of the $100,000 goal in the past few months. Now, we’re at perhaps the most exciting part of the borehole process: Drilling in Olmoti! Let's go over some…

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planning for pasture
WILK Co-Founder Joseph Larasha leading a GMC training session with the Namelok/Risa Inchakata area groups.

Planning for Pasture: Helping Maasai Avoid Livestock Loss During Drought

Through our Livestock as a Business (LAB) and Hope for Widows programs, we've developed highly successful curricula and teaching methods specifically adapted for Maasai communities. Now we're expanding that focus to include pasture conservation, which will prepare Maasai to withstand the devastating effects of prolonged drought. Let's look at how…

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Water is Life Kenya livestock farmer group
A women livestock farmer groups meets after a training session in fall 2023.

The Year Ahead: WILK’s Goals for 2024

In 2024, we aim to build up resilience and the adaptive capacity that's part of our human nature. Let's look at what we have planned to help our Maasai friends in Kenya this year.

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