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How Reteti Prepares Milk for Its Youngest Orphaned Elephants

With 53 elephants now in Reteti’s care, the sanctuary has grown beyond the 40 elephants that the original milk preparation unit was designed to support. As the herd grows, so does the need for equipment that can keep up with the demands of caring for so many young elephants, each with their own nutritional needs.

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Samburu Beadwork at Sarara

Join Sarara’s Beading Mamas and discover the meaning behind Samburu beadwork – a living tradition of Samburu culture in Northern Kenya's Namunyak Community Conservancy.

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Samburu Women at the Forefront of Land Stewardship

As passionate champions of sustainable grazing, the women actively support grazing compliance, report injured wildlife, and take a leading role in land restoration efforts – especially in light of prolonged periods of drought. In the past year, Milk Mamas have increasingly been at the forefront of rotational grazing plans and have taken on stronger leadership roles in rangeland health.

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More than 5,000 bunds dug and reseeded to make most of short rains!

When the rains arrive, it’s crucial to capture every last drop – making sure that nothing gets washed away over the dry, barren soil. Thanks to the commitment of 310 members of the Samburu community, more than 5,000 bunds were dug and reseeded in less than 2 months – just in time for the arrival of the short rains! 

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Teacher Stella Shines at International Montessori Event

When Teacher Stella Lenangoisa was recently invited to deliver a speech at the Annual Global Meeting of the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) in the Netherlands, her presentation on our Nomadic Education Program held the audience spellbound!

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