The Maa Trust

The Maa Trust The Maasai Mara Ecosystem is one of the most valuable natural resources in Kenya. Humans and wildlife have coexisted in the area for generations.
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The Maa Trust works in partnership with conservancies and communities across the Maasai Mara to develop and implement initiatives focused on education and child protection, water and health, and sustainable livelihoods. The vast majority of the land area outside of the National Reserve is privately held land. This land area is critically important to the successful conservation of the Mara Ecosyst

em as a whole. The establishment and growth of community conservancies within the Mara Ecosystem is a good response to the threats facing the Mara Ecosystem. However, 60% of the Mara Ecosystem still exists outside these conservation areas and is critical to the integrity of the ecosystem. The benefits from conservation must be expanded to impact a broader population for it to be sustainable, including women, youth and children. The Maa Trust’s goal is to contribute towards the long term conservation of the Maasai Mara Ecosystem by empowering communities through its three pillars:

1. Education & Skills - Encourage inclusive and equitable quality learning opportunities within Maasai Mara communities.

2. Water and Health - Promotes healthy lives and wellbeing of communities through access to quality healthcare, safe water and WASH training.

3. Sustainable Livelihoods - Reduce household poverty, improve quality of life and increase resilience by empowering disadvantaged Maasai women and youth through diversification to environmentally sustainable livelihoods.

The Education Department conducted a two-week training for 26 students under our Tertiary Scholarship Programme, equippi...
08/26/2026

The Education Department conducted a two-week training for 26 students under our Tertiary Scholarship Programme, equipping them with essential leadership, personal development, reproductive health, and career-readiness skills.
The training covered:
Leadership and personal development
Ethical leadership, communication, and teamwork
Strategic leadership and community engagement
Human growth, puberty, and reproductive health
Menstrual health management and hygiene
Gender-based violence
CV and cover letter writing
Interview preparedness
Good conduct and professionalism in the workplace
Through the support of The Great Plains Foundation, the training equipped our scholars with practical knowledge and skills to support their personal growth, academic journey, and transition into the workplace.

Celebrating 220 SBS Graduates 🎓220 participants have successfully completed the six-month Street Business School (SBS) t...
08/20/2026

Celebrating 220 SBS Graduates 🎓

220 participants have successfully completed the six-month Street Business School (SBS) training.

The training covered key areas including entrepreneurship and business development, business planning, identifying business opportunities, financial management and budgeting, savings and investment, marketing and customer relations, business growth and sustainability, and building sustainable livelihoods.

This achievement was made possible through the support of Street Business School, develoPPP project through GIZ and I&M Foundation,Empower Rise and Shine, Aqua Nirvana Foundation, IEEE, Lawrence & Brenda Feis Fund.

Congratulations to all 220 graduates on completing the programme and taking another step towards stronger and more sustainable livelihoods. 🎓👏

Free Eye Screening Camp Kicheche Community Trust , in partnership with GoodVision, CHP Talek Health Center and Specs for...
08/18/2026

Free Eye Screening Camp

Kicheche Community Trust , in partnership with GoodVision, CHP Talek Health Center and Specs for Africa, is hosting a Free Eye Screening Camp in Talek.

📍 2 September: Talek CHP – General Public

📍 3 September: Talek Girls’ Secondary School – Students & Staff

📍 4 September: Talek Comprehensive School – Students & Staff

Free services include eye consultations, vision testing, eye health checks, diabetes screening, medication where required, glasses and referral services.
Better sight. Better life. Early check-ups can help prevent avoidable sight loss.

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WE ARE HIRING AND RECRUITING!The Maa Trust is inviting applications for the following positions:1. Head of Design, Monit...
08/15/2026

WE ARE HIRING AND RECRUITING!

The Maa Trust is inviting applications for the following positions:

1. Head of Design, Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (DMEAL)

2. Plumbing Intern – CHP Talek Health Centre

For more information, visit: https://www.themaatrust.org/post/we-are-hiring
📩 For applications: [email protected]
🗓️ Application Deadline: 27th August 2026 at 5:00 PM EAT

Today, we celebrated the 2026 Community-Led Alternative Rite of Passage (CLARP) at Sekenani Comprehensive School, bringi...
08/14/2026

Today, we celebrated the 2026 Community-Led Alternative Rite of Passage (CLARP) at Sekenani Comprehensive School, bringing together communities from the participating villages.

Before today’s graduation, 300 young people, 230 girls and 70 boys, completed a five-day training covering culture and leadership, life skills, FGM education, child rights and protection, SRHR, art and music.

The graduation brought together government officials, cultural and religious leaders, Narok West Sub-County TSC representatives, teachers, the Amref Uzazi Salama Programme, Naboisho Conservancy, and community members. The event was also attended by representatives from the Narok County Ministry of Education, Narok County Department of Gender, Department of Children Services, and the Ministry of Interior and National Administration, through the Office of the Narok West Deputy County Commissioner (DCC), who joined the graduates in celebrating this important milestone.

The programme was implemented in partnership with the Anti-FGM Board, supporting community-led efforts to promote safe and positive alternatives to FGM.
We extend our sincere appreciation to Crossing Borders; GIZ and I&M Foundation under the develoPPP Project; Asilia Africa ’ Balloon Safaris; Governors Camp Collection ; Hemingways Ol Seki Mara Camp ; Neil Anthony; for supporting the 2026 CLARP programme.
Congratulations to all the CLARP 2026 graduates! 🎓👏

1 DAY TO GO! Tomorrow, we celebrate! Our young girls and boys will graduate from the Community-Led Alternative Rite of P...
08/13/2026

1 DAY TO GO!

Tomorrow, we celebrate! Our young girls and boys will graduate from the Community-Led Alternative Rite of Passage (CLARP) 2026 at Sekenani Comprehensive School.

We warmly welcome families and communities from Meiguarra, Oloolaimutia, Kijirijir, Ripoi, Empopongi, Ildungisho, Irpoori, Iturisho, Kishemoruak, Nkoilale, Naboisho, Emarti Kasoe, Olekeene and Sekenani to join us for this important celebration.

📅 14 August 2026
📍 Sekenani Comprehensive School
Matudung’oi olkuak torono,
Nikipal enkitotona oo ntoyie.

Say No To FGM. Let’s celebrate a future free from FGM.

Through the support of CHASE Africa E Africa, the Healthcare Programme today joined the youth of Nkoisuash in celebratin...
08/12/2026

Through the support of CHASE Africa E Africa, the Healthcare Programme today joined the youth of Nkoisuash in celebrating World Youth Day 2026 under the theme “Different Contexts, Different Aspirations”

The celebration featured ASRHR topics presented through interactive plays, creating an engaging space for young people to learn and discuss issues affecting their Sexual and reproductive health and Rights. The youth also accessed essential health services, including HIV testing, blood pressure checks, and health education.

The activities recognised the different realities and aspirations of young people while empowering them with knowledge, meaningful participation, and access to health services to support their well-being and future.

2 DAYS TO GO! As our young girls and boys continue with the ongoing 5-day Community-Led Alternative Rite of Passage (CLA...
08/12/2026

2 DAYS TO GO!

As our young girls and boys continue with the ongoing 5-day Community-Led Alternative Rite of Passage (CLARP) training, the countdown to Friday’s graduation continues.

In just 2 days, we will gather at Sekenani Comprehensive School to celebrate their journey, learning, courage, and commitment to a future free from FGM.

📅 14 August 2026
📍 Sekenani Comprehensive School

Matudung’oi olkuak torono.
Nikipal enkitotona oo ntoyie.

It’s that time again! Our 2026 CLARP Celebration is happening this Friday!The countdown is on, and we’re just 3 days awa...
08/11/2026

It’s that time again! Our 2026 CLARP Celebration is happening this Friday!

The countdown is on, and we’re just 3 days away from coming together at Sekenani Comprehensive School for a day of celebration, unity, and collective action towards a future free from FGM.
Come one, come all!

08/08/2026

Every journey tells a story of purpose.

Meet our Extension Officer, Elizabeth Seenkai, serving the Enarau region. She works closely with communities to implement development programmes, support sustainable livelihoods, strengthen conservation efforts, monitor project activities, and connect families with opportunities that improve their well-being.
Travelling across challenging terrain each day, Elizabeth builds trust, listens to community needs, and works alongside local people to create lasting, positive change.

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