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Heleen Mills 08/03/2024 Heleen Mills 08/03/2024

The formidable strength of Samburu women united in spirit & song

When the Milk Mamas recently visited the sanctuary, there was no shortage of joy as they witnessed Reteti’s elephants drink their goat milk. In keeping with Samburu tradition to celebrate special occasions in song, they honoured the moment with this beautiful performance.

Heleen Mills 31/12/2023 Heleen Mills 31/12/2023

The Year in Review: The Milk to Market Program

Join us as we look back on 2023 and relive the highlights of our Milk to Market Program.

Heleen Mills 22/09/2023 Heleen Mills 22/09/2023

Growing our future together!

Louwai Obo was a hive of activity this past month. In addition to our fourth nomadic Montessori School opening with a joyous celebration, our Eco Rangers also supported this community in numerous ways!

Heleen Mills 08/02/2023 Heleen Mills 08/02/2023

Women’s Microfinance Training

It was a privilege to partner with Women’s Microfinance Initiative for this business skills training session with Milk Mamas and Beading Ladies from across the conservancy.

Heleen Mills 07/12/2022 Heleen Mills 07/12/2022

Re-greening and reversing desertification

An extensive erosion control and re-greening project in Northern Kenya, in an effort to reverse desertification and retain productive soils, is bearing fruit after the region finally received a few showers of rain in November 2022.

Heleen Mills 21/09/2022 Heleen Mills 21/09/2022

Women combatting soil erosion in Kenya

Soil erosion and associated land degradation is a widespread problem across Northern Kenya with far-reaching implications for the food, water and energy security nexus. The Samburu women have taken action.

Heleen Mills 28/05/2022 Heleen Mills 28/05/2022

50 Milk Mammas receive menstrual cups

Fifty of our Milk Mammas received Menstrual Cups in celebration of #MenstrualHygieneDay.

Heleen Mills 03/11/2021 Heleen Mills 03/11/2021

Milk Mamma’s leading the way

The “Milk Mamma’s” from our Milk to Market program are setting an inspiring example for generations of Samburu women to come.

Heleen Mills 06/09/2021 Heleen Mills 06/09/2021

The Milk to Market Program

Travel restrictions during lockdown led to start of a milk program that economically empowers Samburu women, while helping Reteti’s elephants get a sustainable, cost effective supply of milk.