We honors the Ogiek people their stories, language, and leadership in shaping this project.
Explore how shared learning, cultural values, and local wisdom guide every step we take together.
Discover the voices, traditions, and ecological wisdom of the Ogiek community through an AI-enhanced cultural platform. This space connects Indigenous knowledge with digital tools to preserve and share the heritage of the Mau Forest.
Explore the core components of the Ogiek Justice Messenger project. Built in collaboration with the Ogiek community and supported by Mozilla, this research initiative blends Indigenous knowledge systems with open-source AI tools to foster meaningful, multilingual communication.
This platform preserves and shares community-centered content stories, teachings, and practices supporting intergenerational transmission and digital stewardship of Indigenous wisdom.
Our AI-enhanced SMS system enables context-aware messaging in Swahili and English. It supports timely, accessible communication while honoring the values and language norms of Ogiek users.
The platform offers guides, videos, and tutorials about Ogiek culture, environmental justice, and Indigenous digital rights—intended for researchers, educators, and allies working toward equity and awareness.
90 active engagements with Ogiek participants have shaped the co-design of the website and AI-powered messaging system prototype for cultural preservation, knowledge sharing, and environmental action.
Over 250 individuals have participated in community interactions and networks that strengthen cultural ties, promote shared learning, and enable coordinated action.
25 participants have taken part in capacity-building sessions focused on co-design and usability testing of the prototype to advance Ogiek rights and environmental protection through community-led strategies.
Get a glimpse into our collaborative workshops—where Ogiek community members, researchers, and technologists came together to co-design, share knowledge, and shape the future of this project. These moments capture the heart of our work: connection, learning, and cultural exchange.
This project is made possible with support from the Mozilla Technology fund. We are grateful for their commitment to open-source technology, digital equity, and community-led innovation.
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