What We Have Delivered So Far
Emergency Food Response
When Nigel and Charlotte reconnected with the community in December 2023, they found families in crisis. Livestock had been lost. Children had left school. Hunger was immediate.
Through a rapid fundraising response, over 1,000 people were fed across Christmas and New Year.
Communities had begun to fragment. Families had pulled their children from school and walked for days to reach towns, driven by hunger and the desperate search for work and survival.
Bringing them back together — around food — was the first step. As people ate and felt cared for, conversations began: honest, necessary conversations about the need for change, and how to build greater resilience in the face of inevitable climate change.
It was a vital beginning. But it was not a long-term solution.
2023
2024
Water Survey & Emergency Supply
A formal water survey was commissioned across three community lands in partnership with County officials to understand existing infrastructure and long term water viability.
At the same time, potential new water sources were identified. The focus shifted from response to resilience.
Diversification – Diversification: Learning from the Loita Maasai
We sponsored elder and youth representatives to travel across Kenya to the Loita Hills, to meet other Maasai communities already adapting to climate change. Together, we explored the inspiring work of Red Tribe — a visionary, well-run charity well along the journey of diversification beyond traditional pastoralism.
It was here, together, that we co-created a 10-year vision: to break the cycle of inter-generational poverty and dependency on external aid, whilst honouring the ancient traditions and wisdom that define these communities.
Read more about our community engagement here.
The 10-Year Vision
The Laikipia representatives asked us to stay involved and help bring this vision to life. We agreed — on the condition that all five nominated communities (Ilmotiok, Musul, Tiamamut, Kijabe and Nkiloriti) were engaged and their voices heard. The vision centres on introducing social enterprises whose collective profits are reinvested directly into community infrastructure, growth and self-sufficiency.
Eco Tourism Enterprise Launched
Eight safari tents were purchased to establish a Maasai women led eco tourism social enterprise in Musul.
Women have visited neighbouring successful operations and training support is underway. Additional funding is being sought to bring the enterprise fully operational in 2026 to 2027.
This is not charity.
It is income generation owned by the community.
2025
Bees Abroad Partnership Secured
A three year bee farming partnership was secured with Bees Abroad.
50 community members, including men, women and youth, were trained from hive setup through to market sales.
This strengthens food security and diversifies income beyond livestock alone.
Operational Infrastructure Established
Dennis LeSiruaine was appointed as full time Programmes Coordinator, living in Ilmotiok.
Starlink internet was installed.
A community office was fitted and equipped.
A community motorbike was purchased.
This is the operational foundation that enables everything that follows.
Emergency Water Supply
During renewed drought conditions, 102,000 litres of emergency water were delivered to sustain life.
2026
Comprehensive Community Needs Assessment
A fully funded, inclusive needs assessment was completed across all five community lands.
This was not a tick box exercise.
It identified existing skills, gaps, risks and opportunities.
Women, youth and marginalised voices were centred throughout.
This assessment now underpins the entire ten year roadmap.
