THE YEAR IN REVIEW FROM THE DIRECTOR

Dear Friends:

2021 was another unpredictable year both for The Samburu Project, and the world at large. In Samburu, the economic fallout from the global pandemic lingered as catastrophic drought continued into its third year Despite these challenges, we were able to keep TSP, and the communities we serve, moving forward

Throughout the year, we highlighted individuals who act as Voices of Change within their communities. Winfred Mulwa, a young Kenyan woman currently studying at Mount Holyoke College in Massachusetts spent her summer in Samburu speaking with girls about the importance of education. Pauline Magambo, the principal of Tipito Girls Secondary School, encourages her students to expand their knowledge of the world and graduate secondary school. Chief Joy, the first female chief in Samburu, is inspiring young Samburu women to lead the way Julia Lejade, taught herself to make bricks after TSP drilled a well near her home These stories offered a small window into the impact The Samburu Project’s work is having each day

In order to expand that impact, in late 2021, we added a new voice to our Kenya team. Naom Kemunto has dedicated her career to improving gender equality, and is an excellent addition to our staff as we grow our programming for women and girls.

None of these stories would have been possible without the support and generosity of our global community In 2021, both our supporters and those we serve faced the unprecedented challenges of a post-pandemic world with resilience and a commitment to make our world a better place With your help, The Samburu Project was able to not only able to drill ten new wells, but we expanded our programs to benefit women and girls. Thank you to all our supporters for continuing to aid our efforts in this small, beautiful part of the world.