TEASER: Punga Upepo - The Ngalawa Project

A boat carved by hand. A sail painted with a story. A tradition passed down — not for display, but for survival.

On Kenya’s coast, a team of artisans is building the largest Ngalawa in Kwale County. It’s powered by wind, crafted from mango trees, and born from centuries of fishing heritage.

But this story goes deeper. The Ngalawa will give work to local fishermen and fund a women-led beekeeping collective that protects and plants mangroves — some of the most powerful carbon absorbers on the planet.

This isn’t just a boat. It’s community-powered conservation. It’s culture, carried forward. And I’ve been lucky enough to film every step of it.

🎥 Teaser from my upcoming documentary.
Follow for more behind-the-scenes from the build, the people, and the coast that shaped them.

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Видео TEASER: Punga Upepo - The Ngalawa Project канала Chloe Keleny