One of the reasons for establishing the organization was to seek restitution of Endorois Peoples land which was seized by the Government of Kenya in 1973 to create the present-day Lake Bogoria National Game Reserve. Subsequently, this led to
loss of ancestral land and other natural resources, economic, cultural, religious, social status rights of the
Endorois People.

The organization, with support from its partners including Minority Rights Group International (MRG) and Centre for Minority Rights Development (CEMIRIDE), successfully launched and won a case against the Kenyan Government in February 2010 over the forceful eviction of the Endorois Community from around
Lake Bogoria area. The EWC, therefore, seeks to empower this indigenous and minority Community to advocate for their social, economic and political rights with special attention to vulnerable groups such as women, youth and children within the communities.