The traditional lifestyle of the Masai is deeply affected by their connection with cattle. Cattle are not only their main food source but also what determines the status of the families and social roles. The more cows and goats a family has the more powerful is the family considered to be. The houses, small huts made of cow dung and piles of acacia, are built by women. Usually there are two beds,
one for the husband and the other one for the wife and children. Weddings are planned by parents, women can marry only once in life, while men can have more than one wife. Women are forced to marry at a very young age (12-14) and are not allowed to choose when and how many children they would like to give birth. School is thus left behind too soon or they never have the chance to go to school. Regarding their physical appearance, the Maasai have some body modifications. They remove some teeth during childhood, namely one or two upper central incisors. Both men and women have their ear lobes pierced and extended with the use of disks. HIV is also a serious problem, but noone talks about and they try to hide from each other if someone is HIV positiv. Some aer too poor and hence cannot maintain a regular income. This is also compounded with stigma and prejudice within communities. "Getting empowerment is the key"
Our vision: to built a healthier community and provide way of life to orphans, vulnerable and underprivileged people in Kibiku and its environs and to empower women with skills. Our activities:
1. Pastoral care
2. Sexuality education
3. feeding programme
4. children fun day and education programme
5. Comprehensive home based care
6. Merry go roud micro finance provision
7. Free medical Camps
If you are interested in this project or if you lkike to do an internship at women of faith Kenya please contact Juliet Wangari Gathagu +254 (0) 708 694 73 or write an Email to [email protected]
