Hellen Nchoko
Our Women's Work Center: Collaboration, Spirit, Community
Hellen Nchoko, manager of the Oliveseed Women's Work Center, shares what the center means to her and to this community of women.
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Sanaa Zakariya
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Keeping At-Risk Girls in School: A Solution in Kenya
Girls all around the world drop out of school simply because they have no way to manage their period. A modest gift can change this!
Alex Lekishon
Feb 144 min read
Empowering Education: Maasai Mara High School's Journey Towards Academic Excellence
Our goal is to equip the most underserved rural schools with the tools they need to thrive.
Ken Njapit
Dec 3, 20234 min read
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.
Barb Mackraz
May 7, 20234 min read
A Library for a Manyatta
The smallest library with the biggest footprint! This is the story of how the first Manyatta Library came together in the Maasai Mara.
John Hockenberry
Oct 28, 20224 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...
Amos Kipeen
Aug 4, 20225 min read
Aitong Primary School Library, a Dream Come True
We launched a vibrant library and learning center at Aitong Primary School, where Amos went to school as a youngster!
Alex Lekishon
Mar 30, 20225 min read
Celebrating Young Writers from the Maasai Mara
Alex reports on the need and impact of our writing project for Maasai students and the recent event honoring these young writers.
Amos Kipeen
Sep 16, 20214 min read
The Academic Fortunes of Stellah Rinka
Stellah, rescued from early marriage, is the first recipient in our new scholarship program. Her story is one of hope and determination.
Alex Lekishon
Jun 7, 20216 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.
Joel Reyia Kapante
Apr 12, 20213 min read
Teaching Modern Library Skills in the Maasai Mara
Students today need not only high-quality libraries but the skills to use them effectively. Joel explains in the context of Talek Primary.
Gregory Omondi
Mar 9, 20216 min read
Talek Learning Centre, a Gift That Lasts Forever
Teachers are already calling the Talek Primary School Library a "hub of transformation." Gregory reports on the exciting 3-day launch.
Joel Reyia Kapante
Jan 26, 20213 min read
Solar Lanterns & Books Change Lives!
When we started the Solar Library Project, journalist Joel Reyia was among the first to visit some of the families.
Barb Mackraz
Jan 22, 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.
Amos Kipeen
Jan 12, 20213 min read
In Their Words: Stories from Young Maasai
What was life like in 2020 on the Maasai Mara for teenagers and kids at home? We asked them to tell us. Here's a quick update from Amos.
Amos Kipeen
Dec 22, 20202 min read
Coming Soon: Library & Learning Centre for Talek Primary
"Yesterday I visited Talek Primary School for inspection and preparation for launching of a model library and learning resource centre."
Barb Mackraz
Dec 21, 20202 min read
Mara Girls Solar Library Project... We're Getting There
Is there a better marriage than literacy and light?! We'll soon be bringing solar lanterns and a library to families in the Maasai Mara.
Jack Lekishon
Sep 13, 20193 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.
Fred Kariankei
Jun 30, 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.
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