Between studies, which are keeping him quite busy during a condensed semester, our main point of contact on the ground in Tanzania, Mbekure Metemi, recently sent us an update. He offers insight on life in Tanzania during Covid-19, and he expresses his feelings toward other MP staff. Thank you for all of the pertinent information, … Continue reading An Update From Mbekure
Giving Back Through Education
When George Francis was a child his grandmother, who cared for him, could not afford even the few dollars it would cost to send him to school. Enter John Costigan, an Irish Catholic priest who had come to Tanzania to work—he offered to sponsor young George’s education. Francis went on to attain his lawyer’s degree … Continue reading Giving Back Through Education
Stepping Back to Step Forward
Sometimes it takes a bit of independence for someone, or something, to fully reach its potential. Such was the case with our women’s microloan program. After years of working closely with the strong females at the head of this initiative to teach them basic financial, business and microloan principles, as well as helping them establish … Continue reading Stepping Back to Step Forward
Denis Shutuk
As part of our sponsor student series, we’re featuring pictures, updates and communications from those bright and driven students we send to school in Tanzania. Interested in helping a child attend school? Click the donate link at the bottom of this page. Judy and Sponors, Hello Judy I hope you are fine? I am now … Continue reading Denis Shutuk
Winter 2019 Newsletter
The year is taking off at a gallup, and our projects in Tanzania are moving along. We’ve compile all of our latest updates, happenings, pictures and noteworthy events in our winter newsletter. We introduced our newest partner organization, Maasai Shine, highlighted some of the amazing and strong women we are supporting and more. As always … Continue reading Winter 2019 Newsletter
Sowing A Sewing Business
Sumbati and Botori are two young women with a lot of determination. After completing one year of vocational training at The Faraja Centre in Arusha, our two budding tailors’ sewing business is up and running. Sumbati was sponsored by Maasai Partners and Botori by MP partner organization Sisters for Peace, to attend one year at … Continue reading Sowing A Sewing Business
Our Sponsor Students in Action
We love visiting our sponsor students at the various private and vocational schools they attend. They tell us about their lives, studies, passions and friends. Without fail, they give us positive feedback as to the teachers who oversee their education. These are children, teenagers and young adults who come from backgrounds that would deem them … Continue reading Our Sponsor Students in Action
Summer 2018 News
The people Maasai Partners works with in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area have been facing numerous difficulties lately, many of which are due to a cholera epidemic. Mobility restrictions, market closures and suffering from the disease are just a few of the problems they face. We’re working to support local leaders who are working to improve … Continue reading Summer 2018 News
Returning to the Boma
The world within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area seems almost surreal. There is an inexplicable energizing quality to the rolling hills speckled with bomas. During Judy’s latest trip to Tanzania, the Maasai Partners crew was able to visit our service villages and connect with members of the Maasai community. As we headed out from Karatu early … Continue reading Returning to the Boma
Spring 2018 News
As seasons change, so does our work and staff in Tanzania. We recently saw three-year Program Director Kim La Reau wrap up her time in Tanzania and welcomed new staff members to our team in turn. We successfully gave out goats and are supporting further and further reaching healthcare initiatives in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. … Continue reading Spring 2018 News