For Maasai and for any Tanzanians, for that matter, Ngorongoro is a name that simply rolls off the tongue. For those who aren’t familiar with the Ngorongoro Crater or Ngorongoro Conservation Area, however, it’s not so simple to pronounce or remember. As NCN continues to grow as an organization and expand its outreach to Maasai … Continue reading What’s in a name?
What’s New
Learning about human rights
During our summer in the United States, and the ‘winter’ in northern Tanzania, NCN sponsored a leader from one of its Tanzanian partner organizations to attend a training in Senegal. Mbekure, head coordinator of the Alailelai Maasai Sustainability Organization (AMSO), traveled from East Africa to West Africa, to participate in this intensive training. The hands-on … Continue reading Learning about human rights
Convening on the Vineyard
Communication can be difficult between Tanzania and the United States. Electricity outages are common in Karatu, internet is spotty and a seven to eight-hour time difference doesn’t help things. So when fellow Kim was finally back in the states for a brief time after a 14-month stint in Africa, Judy had a generous (and smart) … Continue reading Convening on the Vineyard
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
On top of Mount Kili
As we watched infinite stars fade and the brilliant morning sun rise from the Roof of Africa at 19, 341 feet, everything felt worth it. This past week, NCN fellows Kim and Jaime, and Jaime’s brother Steve successfully climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro. After months of build up, much last-minute preparation and waiting for an appropriate break … Continue reading On top of Mount Kili
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
Lions and tembo and microloans
There is a Swahili proverb—mtu ni watu—translating to a person is people, or something akin to no man is an island. This concept is central to our local, women’s microloan program and was reiterated yesterday in nearby Tloma. After about a month of very hard work on everyone’s parts, our GWOCO leaders were finally able … Continue reading Lions and tembo and microloans
Meeting an icon
When I hear quotes, speeches and people talking about everyone making a difference, I usually don’t take it too much to heart. But hearing Jane Goodall point out that every single one of us has some impact on the world every single day—simply by being alive—really drove the point home. This past weekend Kim and … Continue reading Meeting an icon