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.

On World Environment Day, communities across the Maasai Mara are taking action to protect the environment while strength...
06/05/2026

On World Environment Day, communities across the Maasai Mara are taking action to protect the environment while strengthening local livelihoods. Through conservation and sustainable development initiatives, they are helping to create a balance between people, wildlife, and nature.

In partnership with , we source indigenous tree seedlings and support their distribution to communities and conservancies for planting, contributing to habitat restoration and sustainable livelihoods. We also provide seedlings to community members involved in beekeeping through our socio-economic empowerment programme, creating opportunities for income generation while caring for the environment.

The WASH Program successfully conducted a WASH training and community dialogue session at Nkaimurunya community, reachin...
06/02/2026

The WASH Program successfully conducted a WASH training and community dialogue session at Nkaimurunya community, reaching 57 participants, including 36 women and 21 men, through the support of Aqua Nirvana Foundation (ANF).

The session focused on key topics including understanding WASH-related challenges, contamination routes and methods of prevention, proper handwashing practices, water safety, and waste management. The dialogue provided community members with practical knowledge and skills to promote improved hygiene and sanitation practices within their households and the wider community.
The activity also encouraged active community participation and discussions on collective responsibility in maintaining a healthy and safe environment.

With support from Smithsonian Institution, the Professional Women in Conservation (WiC) forum from the Kirindon, MEP, En...
06/01/2026

With support from Smithsonian Institution, the Professional Women in Conservation (WiC) forum from the Kirindon, MEP, Enoonkishu, and Enarau clusters conducted a series of career guidance and mentorship sessions in May across Molibany Comprehensive School, Oloonkolin Comprehensive School, Lemek Boarding Primary School, and Ole Tuya Comprehensive School, reaching a total of 1,008 learners, including 521 girls and 487 boys.

The sessions focused on empowering junior secondary learners through discussions on career choices, discipline, children’s rights, reproductive health and hygiene, menstrual hygiene management, peer pressure, good friendships, personal hygiene, and understanding body changes. Learners were also encouraged to explore diverse career opportunities, including STEM-related courses beyond tourism and management fields.

Additional discussions addressed harmful cultural practices and social challenges affecting children’s education and wellbeing, including FGM, Gender-Based Violence (GBV), early marriages, early pregnancies, drug abuse, school dropouts, negative peer influence, poverty, lack of school fees, and family-related emotional stress. Participants were also sensitized on GBV reporting and referral pathways and the importance of making informed life choices.

The sessions created safe spaces for learners to actively engage, ask questions, and receive mentorship and guidance aimed at building confidence, resilience, and a brighter future.

Through the support of Crossing Borders and the Nkoisuash Community, we are proud to officially launch five newly constr...
05/30/2026

Through the support of Crossing Borders and the Nkoisuash Community, we are proud to officially launch five newly constructed classrooms at Nkoisuash School, two ECDE classrooms and three lower primary classrooms.

We also celebrate the completion of four blocks of toilet facilities with 22 units, alongside the rehabilitation of water storage systems and piping of water to a designated access point for community use, all made possible through the generous support of Aqua Nirvana Foundation.

Together, these investments are creating a safer, healthier, and more conducive learning environment for students and teachers, strengthening education and well-being within the Nkoisuash Community.

05/29/2026

We commemorated World Menstrual Hygiene Day at Molibany Comprehensive School and in our headquarters under the theme “Together for a .”

The sessions provided an opportunity to engage learners and community members and staff in open discussions on menstrual health and hygiene, while addressing stigma, promoting dignity, and encouraging supportive environments for girls and young women.

The commemoration also emphasized the importance of access to accurate information, confidence, and safe menstrual hygiene practices to ensure that no girl is left behind because of her period.

Today, on World Menstrual Hygiene Day, we join the global movement in breaking the stigma surrounding menstruation and a...
05/28/2026

Today, on World Menstrual Hygiene Day, we join the global movement in breaking the stigma surrounding menstruation and advocating for dignity, health, and equal opportunities for every girl and woman.

At The Maa Trust, we believe that menstrual health is a human rights issue and that no girl should miss school, feel ashamed, or face discrimination because of her period. Through the Mara Champion Clubs, we reach 19 schools and provide training on menstrual hygiene management, sexual and reproductive health, self-esteem, and life skills to empower girls and young women to manage their menstruation safely and confidently.

Together, let us create supportive environments where conversations around menstruation are open, informed, and free from stigma.

With support from GIZ and I&M Foundation a under the develoPPP programme. The Gender Safeguards and Leadership Departmen...
05/27/2026

With support from GIZ and I&M Foundation a under the develoPPP programme. The Gender Safeguards and Leadership Department conducted a capacity strengthening session for 24 police officers (23 men and 1 woman) drawn from Aitong, Mara Rianta, Ololaimutia, Ngosuani, Olposimoru, Talek, and Sekenani, recognizing law enforcement officers as critical first responders in the prevention and response to Gender-Based Violence (GBV).

The session focused on the classification and management of GBV cases, survivor-centred and rights-based response approaches, and contextual analysis of case scenarios across different geographic zones. Discussions also explored systemic, cultural, and community-level barriers that hinder survivors’ access to justice, protection, psychosocial support, and referral services, while emphasizing accountability, safeguarding principles, and gender-responsive service delivery.

On World Bee Day 2026, four beekeepers from the Maa Bees Project representing the Mara region joined fellow beekeepers f...
05/26/2026

On World Bee Day 2026, four beekeepers from the Maa Bees Project representing the Mara region joined fellow beekeepers from the Coast region during the 7th Kenyan World Bee Day celebrations held at Mama Ngina Waterfront, Mombasa County, on 20th May 2026.

The MAJORENI Beekeepers proudly showcased their honey products and shared experiences on sustainable beekeeping practices during the exhibition event, highlighting the importance of bees, biodiversity conservation, and community livelihoods. COMRED (Coastal Marine Resource Development) was among the partners present during the celebrations, bringing together different stakeholders in the apiculture sector.

The team was accompanied by a representative from GIZ Kenya, reflecting the strong collaboration and continued commitment to supporting community livelihoods through beekeeping initiatives.

We appreciate the continued support from GIZ and I&M Foundation in empowering local beekeepers while promoting environmental conservation and economic growth through sustainable beekeeping.

With support from GIZ and I&M Foundation under the develoPPP project, the Child Protection Program conducted a Community...
05/25/2026

With support from GIZ and I&M Foundation under the develoPPP project, the Child Protection Program conducted a Community-Led Alternative Rites of Passage (CLARP) committee meeting at Ngosuani Osupuko to begin preparations for the 2026 CLARP celebrations.
A total of 39 committee members attended the meeting, including 24 men and 8 women representing 13 selected villages. During the session, members conducted committee elections and officially launched the planning process for the upcoming initiative.
Key resolutions were made, including strengthening community participation to support the event and enhance community ownership of the entire CLARP process. The committee emphasized the importance of early planning, teamwork, and clear role allocation to ensure a successful and impactful initiative.
Members also committed to mobilizing available resources, engaging community members, and coordinating all necessary activities in preparation for the 2026 CLARP celebration.

Our Chief Operating Officer, Chief Programs Officer, and Healthcare Manager had the pleasure of visiting some of our val...
05/25/2026

Our Chief Operating Officer, Chief Programs Officer, and Healthcare Manager had the pleasure of visiting some of our valued partners and donors: I&M Foundation , GIZ Kenya, CHASE Africa , and Kenya Wildlife Trust .

The visits offered an important opportunity to strengthen relationships, reflect on our shared impact, and explore continued collaboration toward improving community wellbeing and sustainable healthcare initiatives.

We are grateful for the continued partnership, support, and shared commitment to creating lasting change. Together, we continue to make a meaningful difference in the communities we serve.

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