Osiligi Charity Projects

Overview

Osiligi Charity Projects is a UK-registered charity with the charity number 1135331. The organization operates primarily in Kenya, focusing on initiatives aimed at alleviating poverty, particularly in Maasai communities. The name "Osiligi" is derived from the Maasai word for "hope," reflecting the charity's goal of providing hope to these communities by supporting education, health, clean water access, and economic empowerment[1][5].

Activities

Osiligi Charity Projects engage in several key activities designed to combat poverty in Kenya:

• Clean Water Projects: The charity has significantly contributed to restoring access to clean water by repairing hand and electric pumps across southern Kenya. By 2025, they had repaired over 2,700 pumps, benefiting more than 750,000 people[4].
• Education: Osiligi provides child education sponsorship and supports schools. They have enabled around 350 children to receive primary education and approximately 100 children to attend some of the best secondary schools in Kenya[4].
• Micro-finance and Skills Training: The organization offers micro-finance options and vocational skills training to enhance employment opportunities and self-sufficiency among community members[2][4].
• Agriculture and Food Security: Efforts are made to assist schools in Kenya to grow their own food, promoting sustainability and self-sufficiency[4].

Governance and Structure

Osiligi Charity Projects is managed by a team of trustees. As of 2023, the chair of the trustees is Dr. James Simeon Freeth. The charity operates with a volunteer workforce, ensuring that all donated funds are directed towards the projects in Kenya, with no administrative costs in the UK[1][3].

Objectives and Achievements

The charity's primary objective is to empower Kenyan communities, especially the Maasai, to overcome poverty through holistic support. Recent achievements include significant progress in education and clean water provision, alongside ongoing efforts to enhance economic opportunities and community development[4].

Future Directions

In 2025, the charity outlined plans for future growth, focusing on increased impact and long-term sustainability. These plans involve deeper engagement with local communities and expanding skill development opportunities to support income generation and employment[4].

[1] https://www.osiligi.org [2] https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/5008711 [3] https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/5008711/full-print [4] http://www.osiligi.org/announcement-january-2025/ [5] https://www.blackmalaika.com/about-us/osiligi-charity/