Making connections

When she woke up parched in the middle of the night, Liz Reilly instinctively reached for the water bottle she had packed. The one, partially-filled bottle she had grabbed in the rush of packing for the village. The water that was to last her the next four days. “I would have to ask for a … Continue reading Making connections

Impressions of the Boma

Hours from what is typically considered civilization, in the midst of a vast landscape on the edge of several craters, among people whose ways have hardly changed over the course of several centuries—staying in the boma is almost like stepping back in time. This past fall, Maasai Partners staff and members of partner organization Sisters … Continue reading Impressions of the Boma

Winter 2017 News

It might’ve been a time for hibernation in much of the western world these past few months, but in Tanzania Maasai Partners staff has been keeping busy. Founder Judy Lane and members of Sisters for Peace, a partner organization, visited our projects and stayed in the village in Ngorongoro. Our on-the-ground fellow, Kim La Reau, … Continue reading Winter 2017 News

Welcoming a new board member

When Sisters for Peace Founder Caroline Wheeler visited NCN’s projects on the ground in Tanzania, she was instantly hooked. She was so hooked, in fact, that NCN’s staff knew straight away they needed her high interest and expertise. She readily agreed to join our board shortly after arriving home. NCN is joyed to welcome such … Continue reading Welcoming a new board member

A very generous donation

The people of Sendui live in a spot that’s pretty remote. Means of public transport are few and far between and the roads are in poor shape—not that anyone has a car to drive on them, anyways. So sending their children to kindergarten in neighboring villages is next to impossible. Sisters for Peace, a nonprofit … Continue reading A very generous donation

A visit from the Sisters for Peace

Every person has a story to tell, and many stories can be used as a catalyst for change. NCN fellows and Judy recently had the opportunity in Karatu to host five inspirational women from the Northeast. The ladies, led by Sisters for Peace Founder Caroline Wheeler, are all affiliated with the organization, which empowers, educates … Continue reading A visit from the Sisters for Peace

Taking chai with the Maasai

  In a whirlwind of Maasai stoves, networking and chai, NCN Founder Judy just made her first visit of the year. As someone who gives a lot of her time, money and energy to a lot of Tanzanians, Judy’s time is in high demand when she’s here, but we were able to accomplish a lot … Continue reading Taking chai with the Maasai