Preserving and Celebrating
Maasai Cultural Heritage
An all Maasai Organization
We at Maasai Association hold everything we do against the expectations of our mission statement and wishes of the Maasai people. Every community development project such as education, health project, women empowerment project, and water project is driven by our mission and commitment to the Maasai community that we belong to. Maasai Association’s projects and programs are within the framework of the UN Millennium Development Goals (MDG).
We measure our success based on the number of children with access to formal education, clean drinking water, and lives saved through our village clinic and reproductive health program
The development and survival of the Maasai people is a matter of grave concern to us. We strongly believe that we can bring sustainable socio-economic development to the Maasai region, while preserving our cultural heritage. We do not have to abandon our traditions and culture to thrive in the modern world.
Merrueshi Village Clinic
Merrueshi Village Clinic is providing basic healthcare services to nearly 5000 Maasai residents of Merrueshi and the neighboring communities. Apart from basic healthcare services, the village clinic has a strong emphasis on village hygiene, health education, disease prevention, treatment, vaccination and nutritional education for mothers and their children.
Maasai High School
The aim of Maasai High School is to increase educational opportunities for hundreds of Maasai children who otherwise do not have the chance to attend high school. This school has become very popular because of its unique approach to formal education. The school takes Maasai cultural heritage into account and is economically affordable for hundreds of pastoralists in Kajiado Dstrict
Merrueshi Primary School
Merrueshi Primary School was our first project. The school went from having classes under the acacia tree to having a full campus with all classrooms, teachers’ houses, dormitory facilities for boys and girls, and running water. Merrueshi Primary School is one of three best schools in Kajiado District. Fifty five percent (55%) of our primary school enrollment is girls! This is a tremendous achievement for a people who once shunned western education for girls
Waterholes Restoration Project
The aim of this conservation project is to restore 26 natural waterholes in Merrueshi Group Ranch. Wildlife and pastoralists of East Africa have for centuries depended on seasonal waterholes. The waterholes have silted up as a result of soil erosion and excessive vegetation growth. Maasai Association has a commitment to bring these alternative water catchments to use. This project benefit people and wildlife at the same time.
Correction: Masai vs. Maasai
Maasai is the correct spelling not Masai. Masai with one 'A' is incorrect. In the future please spell Maasai with double AA.
We prefer Maasai, not Masai.
The title Maasai derives from the word Maa. Maa-sai means my people..
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Maasai Association
P.O Box 868
Medina, WA 98039
U.S.A