Story Lab Projects
At Orkeeswa, we empower young local leaders to find their voice and to create constructive dialogue around critical issues in their community.
Featured Projects
Yohana’s Story
Yohana's StoryFollow Yohana, a 9th grade student, to check out how Orkeeswa students put their education into action to make a tangible difference in their community.
Saing’orie’s Story
Saing'orie's StoryGet an inside look at how WAEV, founded by Orkeeswa alum and Board Member Saing’orie, is creating opportunities for women in his community. This video beautifully shows how Orkeeswa students grow into leaders who design real solutions...
Memusi’s Story
Memusi's StoryCheck out how Memusi, Orkeeswa Alum and Staff Member, is challenging the status quo on menstrual health and hygiene in her community. Her leadership reflects the impact of equipping young people with the skills and confidence to identify barriers and...
Emmanuel’s Story
Emmanuel's Story Get a glimpse of how Orkeeswa Alum and Primetel Founder, Ema, is improving access to mental health services in his community.
Black Head Cow
Black Head CowAn award-winning film, written and produced by Orkeeswa students. In a remote Maasai village in rural Tanzania, a young primary school girl is suddenly confronted by an arranged marriage. Go behind the scenes of the awardwinning short film BLACK HEAD COW...
Who is a Leader?
Who is a Leader? Mama Obedi reflects on the role of women in her community.
All Projects
Yohana’s Story
Yohana's StoryFollow Yohana, a 9th grade student, to check out how Orkeeswa students put their education into action to make a tangible difference in their community.
Saing’orie’s Story
Saing'orie's StoryGet an inside look at how WAEV, founded by Orkeeswa alum and Board Member Saing’orie, is creating opportunities for women in his community. This video beautifully shows how Orkeeswa students grow into leaders who design real solutions...
Memusi’s Story
Memusi's StoryCheck out how Memusi, Orkeeswa Alum and Staff Member, is challenging the status quo on menstrual health and hygiene in her community. Her leadership reflects the impact of equipping young people with the skills and confidence to identify barriers and...
Emmanuel’s Story
Emmanuel's Story Get a glimpse of how Orkeeswa Alum and Primetel Founder, Ema, is improving access to mental health services in his community.
The More Beautiful You Are
The More Beautiful You AreOrkeeswa students discuss the beauty of skin color and the harmful practice of skin lightening.
Coach Happy
Coach HappyCoach Happy is a film produced in collaboration with student filmmakers of Orkeeswa School and tells the story of a young leader impacting the next generation of students through the Orkeeswa Outreach program.
Black Head Cow
Black Head CowAn award-winning film, written and produced by Orkeeswa students. In a remote Maasai village in rural Tanzania, a young primary school girl is suddenly confronted by an arranged marriage. Go behind the scenes of the awardwinning short film BLACK HEAD COW...
Shattered Dreams
Shattered DreamsOrkeeswa students investigate the role corporal punishment plays in primary school dropout rates in their community.
Who is a Leader?
Who is a Leader? Mama Obedi reflects on the role of women in her community.