Umoja: Where Women Rule
In northern Kenya, this is the life-changing story of a group of impoverished tribal Samburu women who reclaim their lives, turning age-old patriarchy on its head when they set up a women-only village. Founded in 1990, the Umoja village is built on principles of safety and self-reliance. It thrives through tourism, beadwork sales, and cultural education, empowering its residents.
In northern Kenya, this is the life-changing story of a group of impoverished tribal Samburu women who reclaim their lives, turning age-old patriarchy on its head when they set up a women-only village. Founded in 1990, the Umoja village is built on principles of safety and self-reliance. It thrives through tourism, beadwork sales, and cultural education, empowering its residents.
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