Merry Christmas & Many Thanks To Our Supporters For A Successful Year!
On behalf of everyone at Samburu Women Trust, I’d like to send our best wishes for a peaceful and productive new year to all of our supporters everywhere. Looking back…
Indigenous People Land Rights Should Be Protected
The inclusion of Indigenous peoples in global policy processes such as the Paris Agreement demonstrates a rising recognition of their knowledge, rights, and critical responsibilities in environmental conservation. Indigenous people…
75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
The Samburu Women Trust (SWT) joins the global community in celebrating Human Rights Day on December 10, the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). In 1948,…
Kenya: A women-only village is a sisterhood of support
“I kept walking and walking, not knowing where I was going,” recalls Napaishai.* “All I knew is that I needed to get away from my husband, who continuously harassed me…
Girls And Women Are Speaking Out Against FGM
FGM has affected at least 200 million girls and women living in 31 countries today. Female genital mutilation (FGM) is defined as “any non-medical treatments involving partial or entire removal…
Women And Girls Have Untapped Potential
The progress and prosperity of any nation is dependent on its citizens having equal rights, opportunities, and ability to define their own future. Ensure that girls attain their full potential…
Indigenous women must be present at decision making tables
With kind support from Oxfam, SWT held public Barazas in Samburu East Subcounty to bring indigenous women along with the youth, men and elders into the conversation on how to…
Commemorating The International Day of Indigenous Peoples
Samburu Women Trust is proud to have been be part of the CIVICUS: World Alliance for Citizen Participation two-day meeting held in Johannesburg from 29-30 September 2022 for Indigenous Peoples…
Women And Girls Are Disproportionately Affected By Climate Change
At Umoja Women’s Village in Samburu county, visitors are greeted with the phrase “Welcome to Samburu, where women rule!” The matriarch of the community, Rebecca Lolosoli, extends a warm welcome…
Coexisting With Nature For Livelihood
These are marginalized areas with numerous challenges for the local community. Infrastructure is underdeveloped, and social amenities are scarce and dispersed. Industries do not exist, and modern science plays little…