The Maasai people are a massively symbolic tribe, known for their large amounts of jewellery and colourful clothing. They have a traditional dressing style, traditions and way of life, dating back centuries. Their unique dress is locally known as Shuka in Swahili and comes in various different colours. The majority of Maasai in Tanzania and Kenya have lived a life of poverty and cultural oppression. Men have the all control, being the heads of the households and the village. They have say in almost every aspect of life and occupy almost all the leadership roles.

Maasai women do make an income through selling their traditional beaded jewellery. However, due to their vulnerability and a lack of education, the women do not have an organised way of protecting their hard-earned finances. This is the area where you can massively support the Maasai women, in teaching them informative and helpful ways in order to protect and save their earnings.

The women from Maasai tribes work hard every day milking cows, taking care of calves, and domestic work and looking after the children. This daily work is the priority in the Maasai tribe and there is much less emphasis on education and community engagement, which would allow women to have more options for a sustainable future.

The majority of the women in the village do not speak English, to help, you will be supervised by a local and trained coordinator. This ensures much easier communication between the women and yourself. The main aim of this project is to enable Maasai women to prepare for their future and give them the skills and confidence to do so.

Due to this project’s remote location and limited local transportation, volunteers may need to stay the first night in Monduli and travel to the village the following morning. Volunteer placements are available in a Maasai village in Arusha, but to increase immersion you may volunteer across various villages.

Moita is a charming village located about 32km away from the bustling city of Arusha. The journey from Arusha to Moita takes you on a scenic route, passing through smaller towns along the way and offering glimpses of rural Tanzanian life and the natural beauty of the region.

Additionally, Moita is situated about 36km away from Monduli town, which serves as the district’s administrative centre. This proximity allows visitors to easily access amenities and services while still savoring the peacefulness and cultural richness that Moita has to offer. The land area surrounding Moita boasts rugged terrain adorned with lush grasses, bushes, and trees, adding to the allure of the adventure and showcasing the raw beauty of Tanzania’s natural landscape.

• To ensure Maasai women have the knowledge to use their income generating activities to cover costs for their children, such as pens, exercise books, food and security.
• Assist and encourage the women to contribute to their community development through their active participation.
• Find and provide solutions to the challenges faced by the women.
• To encourage women to send their children to school and educate them in the prevention of early marriage.
• To run workshops on how to save money, loans and basic financial advice for the women.