encouraging empathy for other life

Hellen Nchoko, manager of the Oliveseed Women's Work Center, shares what the center means to her and to this community of women.

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!

Our goal is to equip the most underserved rural schools with the tools they need to thrive.

Meet Ken Njapit! We're helping him achieve his dream of becoming a conservationist and safari guide in the Maasai Mara.

The smallest library with the biggest footprint! This is the story of how the first Manyatta Library came together in the Maasai Mara.

Frankfurt, Africa Publishing Innovation Fund, and Oliveseed, as journalist John Hockenberry weaves a colorful tale...

We launched a vibrant library and learning center at Aitong Primary School, where Amos went to school as a youngster!

Alex reports on the need and impact of our writing project for Maasai students and the recent event honoring these young writers.

Stellah, rescued from early marriage, is the first recipient in our new scholarship program. Her story is one of hope and determination.

Alex Lekishon explains the male rites of passage performed every 15 years in the Maasai Mara, transitioning males to adulthood.

Students today need not only high-quality libraries but the skills to use them effectively. Joel explains in the context of Talek Primary.

Teachers are already calling the Talek Primary School Library a "hub of transformation." Gregory reports on the exciting 3-day launch.

When we started the Solar Library Project, journalist Joel Reyia was among the first to visit some of the families.

We launched the OliveSeed Trees Initiative on Martin Luther King Day, with a united tree planting in California, Morocco, and Kenya.

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.

"Yesterday I visited Talek Primary School for inspection and preparation for launching of a model library and learning resource centre."

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.

As Jack Lekishon explains, the African olive tree is a symbol of both nurturing and strength in Maasai culture.

Did you know that the wild African olive tree has deep meaning in Maasai culture? Our friend Fred explains.