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Empowering Young African Minds: A Personal Journey with Oliveseed Kenya
Meet Ken Njapit! We're helping him achieve his dream of becoming a conservationist and safari guide in the Maasai Mara.
Ken Njapit
Dec 3, 20234 min read
The Secret Is Out in Frankfurt: An Oliveseed Grows in Africa
Frankfurt, Africa Publishing Innovation Fund, and Oliveseed, as journalist John Hockenberry weaves a colorful tale...
John Hockenberry
Oct 28, 20224 min read
Amazigh Women & the Argan Tree
Amazigh women and argan trees have a lot in common. They are precious, invaluable pillars of Moroccan-Amazigh life, culture, and identity.
Ali Amhal
Oct 19, 20213 min read
Emanyata Oolorikan ‘Olng’esherr’ rite of passage in the Maasai community
Alex Lekishon explains the male rites of passage performed every 15 years in the Maasai Mara, transitioning males to adulthood.
Alex Lekishon
Jun 7, 20216 min read
What Earth Day Means to Me
Meet Bay Area Youth Ambassador Nicolette as she reflects on the essential role of trees and conservation in our changing world.
Nicolette Gualino
May 6, 20213 min read
Planting Trees & Peace Across the World
We launched the OliveSeed Trees Initiative on Martin Luther King Day, with a united tree planting in California, Morocco, and Kenya.
Barb Mackraz
Jan 22, 20213 min read
Oliveseed—More to the Name Than Meets the Eye
As Jack Lekishon explains, the African olive tree is a symbol of both nurturing and strength in Maasai culture.
Jack Lekishon
Sep 13, 20193 min read
An Olive Tree Isn't Just a Tree... It's a Holy Tree
Did you know that the wild African olive tree has deep meaning in Maasai culture? Our friend Fred explains.
Fred Kariankei
Jun 30, 20193 min read
Thoughts on Energy Conservation: Morocco vs. USA
Anne Siembieda-Wilson reflects on her time as a Peace Corps volunteer in the Atlas Mountains of Morocco.
oliveblog
May 15, 20194 min read
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