Olorukoti Resource and Knowledge Centre
About Us
Olorukoti resource and knowledge center is an initiative of Indigenous Information Network started in 2011. This came about during the series of training workshop on Promoting Climate Change adaptation for Natural resource dependent Communities in Narok on best practices in energy and livestock. Those attending the training wanted to have a permanent home that could help them follow up and have sustainable activities planned and recommended by the meeting.
and registered as a community based organization in 2020 to enable
Areas Of Focus In Our Trainings
- Women’s rights,
- Women and land rights,
- Leadership,
- Economic empowerment,
- Promotion of traditional knowledge on medicine and health.
- Restoration activities which include planting of trees seedlings.
- Learning on energy savings,
- Water harvesting and
- Exchange visits from and with and among women form other sub counties and counties form the country who share the same focus and objectives.
2022 International Women’s Day Celebration.
“Gender Equality Today For a Sustainable Tomorrow”. Indigenous Women from Naramam,Olorukoti,Ololulunga,Samburu and Marsabit gathered together at Naramam to celebrate International Women’s Day in collaboration with Indigenous Information Network,African Indigenous Women Organization,Madre,Fimi and Indigenous Women Biodiversity Network
The Indigenous Women celebrated International Women’s Day at Kilgoris, where they had the opportunity to showcase their cultural activities, including traditional dances, songs, and crafts that reflect their rich heritage. This event also provided a platform to share traditional knowledge, such as indigenous farming practices, herbal medicine, and storytelling, which play a vital role in preserving their way of life. In addition, they participated in discussions and workshops that emphasized the importance of digital inclusion, learning how technology can be used to empower women, improve access to education, and create economic opportunities in their communities. The day was both a celebration of their identity and a learning experience about the potential of the digital world to bridge gaps and drive progress.
2023 International Women's Day
We hosted the International Women’s Day celebrations in one of our resource centres.We celebrated the day with over 700 Indigenous women from Loocip-Tanzania,Naramam -West Pokot county,Paran women from Narok and Nyekweri Kimintet from the Mara.
