The Paradox of Youth. A Broken Promise
In a heartbreaking turn of events, the Ogiek Indigenous community at Sasimwani in Narok North, Narok county in Kenya have been victims of forced eviction despite numerous court cases. The eviction have left them in a state of distress and despair. This eviction, orchestrated by the Kenya Forest Service (KFS) and supported by the police […]
Title- Climate change, Land Injustice and its relationship to the loss of identity
Climate change is a global issue that affects all people, but it has a particularly devastating impact on indigenous communities. For centuries, indigenous people have lived in harmony with their natural environment, relying on the land for their survival, identity, and cultural traditions. However, climate change is altering the environment in which they live, causing […]
Climate Justice and why it matters to Indigenous Ogiek Youth
Climate change is one of the greatest challenges facing the world today, and its impact is felt most acutely by indigenous communities. The Ogiek people of Kenya are one such community, whose traditional way of life is threatened by the effects of climate change. Climate justice is essential to ensure that the Ogiek youth can […]
Quality Education and Health- SDG 3 and 4
The Ogiek community is a minority and indigenous community living across six counties (Kericho, Nakuru, Narok, Baringo, Nandi and Uasin Gishu) in Mau Forest complex. Traditionally, the Ogiek are hunter gatherers and depend on the forest for their survival. The Ogiek community are about 52,000 according the 2019 KNBS national census. The Ogiek community have […]
Indigenous Youth and Climate Action
Ogiek youths are in the forefront in creating awareness to the communities at the grassroots on the importance of protecting forests and regenerating new as a way curbing the climate change effects. This possible through the songs in their local language, thus the ensuring the message is clearing received.
Girl Mentor-ship Program
Tirap Youth Trust is currently running a mentorship program primarily conducted during the holidays in April, August, and December every year since 2020. TYT has so far mentored girls in Nakuru, Narok, and Uasin Gishu counties.The theme for this program was “Effects of Harmful Cultural Practices.” FGM is still practiced amongst the Ogiek, who are […]
Sustainable Development Goals(SDGs)
There are 17 Sustainable Development Goals and most indigenous communities are not aware. These communities often live in areas where they lack access to this information. At Tirap Youth Trust we educate the Ogiek youth amongst other indigenous communities about the SDGs. We conduct forums at the grassroots level on how they can take part […]
Capacity Building
Just as the United Nations puts it, capacity-building is the process of developing and strengthening the skills, instincts, abilities, processes, and resources that organizations and communities need to survive, adapt, and thrive in a fast-changing world. Tirap Youth Trust strongly believes in building and strengthening the skills and abilities of Ogiek Youths in Kenya, a […]
Advocacy
TYT advocates for actions that favor the well-being of indigenous people in general. We also advocate against actions that might lead to injustices and human rights violations. More so, we advocate for meaningful youth engagement.
Empowerment
Indigenous communities and especially indigenous youth and girls are the most vulnerable members of our societies. They often face double to triple discrimination. Tirap Youth Trust seeks to empower indigenous youth and girls so that they can present their interests in a responsible and self-determined way. We aim to make indigenous youth and girls claim […]