Our Causes – Rose & Moody Awori Trust

Heritage and Culture

At the trust we are committed to upholding our remarkable cultural and heritage. One of our sources of pride is amalengo (wrestling). Initially amalengo was part of the Samia people’s preparations for battle but with time it morphed into a form of entertainment. Men traditionally fought at village festivals after the harvest season to attract potential wives by proving their virility and strength.

Houses for Widows

Culture is a beautiful thing but sometimes we see the custodians of society misusing it for personal gain and greed. An example of this is seen through the treatment of widows in parts of Kenya and East Africa. Shortly after the death of her husband the deceased’s family swoops in and takes over the assets and property left behind. Interestingly, never the debts…. This leaves the women exposed and forced to start from scratch.

Empowering Women

In the late 90’s and early 2000 the AIDS pandemic swept over a large part of Africa and Kenya was not spared. Children were left orphaned and women widowed, and it became apparent that grandmothers and mothers had to find work in order to feed these children. Unfortunately, across Africa it is often seen that poverty carries a woman’s face and the only way to deal with this is empowering women in an economic capacity. The trust saw it fit to find a sustainable way to empower the women in a way that could also boost their moral and keep them busy. Thus, they donated looms and provided a space for the women to work.

Education

We are anchored in the belief that education is the key to the future; and therefore, part of our mandate is to ensure that the children and youth within our community have access to an array of educational opportunities. We want to create a situation where every learner is engaged through relevant, appealing and high-quality education that prepares them for life, we will do this by providing scholarships. Every Scholarship recipient will receive full payment for their entire program as well as stationery and books. From arts to science, engineering to trades, we want to help our young people pursue their dreams.

Environment

The stunning green hues that color the Samia Hills make it one of the county’s most icon landmarks. Unfortunately, the community around the area heavily depend on charcoal as a source of energy. This has led to the cutting down of many trees and by so doing invasive species such as leopards have taken over the area pushing out monkeys into people’s farms.

Wildlife Conservation

Wildlife conservation involves protection or re-establishment of habitats needed by wildlife and the preservation of rare species. At the Rose and Moody Awori foundation we are driven by the fact that wildlife is a collaborative and comprehensive journey and we have partnered with various organisations such as