Maasai Partners improves lives across the gamut of human need. We differ from other programs because we target the multiple in-depth needs of a particular geographic area, rather than spreading out our services. We bring in as many partnerships and organizations as we can, encouraging our collaborating communities to solve problems through a grassroots approach.
The earlier children receive education, the better for society as a whole—this has been demonstrated repeatedly throughout literature.
Continue reading “Kindergarten”
As pastoralists, the Maasai depend on animals for food, income, and status. Without livestock, families Continue reading “Goat Program”
To present women with a way out of their severe economic limitations, MP established a microfinance loan program. Continue reading “Microloan Program”
Before the Tanzanian government implemented free tuition to public primary and secondary schools, many students, especially those in rural villages, could not afford to continue with their education.
Continue reading “Scholarships”
Like many others throughout the developing world, the pastoral people with whom we work cook on open, indoor fires. Continue reading “Maasai Stoves + Solar Project”
For Maasai living in a conservation area, hours from any substantially-sized town, finding ways to generate any income can be all but impossible. Continue reading “Income Generating”
Access to healthcare, a basic human right most take for granted, is not such a given in Tanzania. For many people living here, especially Maasai in remote areas, hospitals and clinics are not only Continue reading “Health”
Beadwork is a strong part of Maasai tradition and culture, and selling beads can be a major source of income for Maasai women in areas frequented by tourists.
