On February 12th and 13th, The Maa Trust, with support from Aqua Nirvana Foundation , hosted its 5th Annual Career Fair at Sekenani Comprehensive School in the Maasai Mara. The annual event convened 21 institutions of higher learning, including universities, TVET institutions, colleges, and a financial institution, to showcase academic programmes, technical training opportunities, and education financing solutions for youth and students within the Maasai Mara ecosystem. In to

Our Mobile Shop Launch As part of our commitment to innovative, community-responsive solutions, we are delighted to share that The Maa Trust is launching an exciting new initiative this year, a mobile shop that will serve camps across the Mara. AI-generated visual of the mobile shop This initiative is donated by I&M Bank under the develoPPP project .  This innovative project is designed to bring Maa Beadwork products closer to guests and surrounding communities, increasing ac

The Community-Led Alternative Rights of Passage (CLARP is a unique programme coordinated by The Maa Trust that recognises and celebrates the transition from girls to women without female genital cutting (FGC/M). In 2025, the programme expanded to Laila, neighbouring Enarau Conservancy, where 197 girls and 63 boys from 12 villages were celebrated for completing a week-long, intensive mentorship programme. Meeting with Community Gate Kepeers At Ngosuani To support community ent

The Integrated Community Healthcare Project (ICHP) delivers vital health services directly to families across the Maasai Mara. Through C ommunity education and awareness, healthcare access and delivery, and youth empowerment and sustainable impact the project strengthens reproductive, maternal, child, and adolescent health while building resilient, community-led health systems.  In January, ICHP strengthened service delivery at supported health facilities. With support from A

The DeveloPPP Project is a three-year initiative designed to transform lives across the Maasai Mara. Launched on 19th September 2025, it is a collaboration between the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), and the I&M Foundation on behalf of I&M Bank, within the develoPPP funding programme. Under the DevelopPPP Project , the Gender, Safeguards and Leadership D

January marked a month of tangible progress and meaningful milestones for children and communities across our program areas. At The Maa Trust, our commitment remains firm, ensuring every child has access to quality education, safe learning environments, and the opportunity to thrive.       Launch of the Nkaimurunya ECD Centre Since October last year, construction of the Nkaimurunya Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) School has been steadily underway. This January, t

The Maa Trust is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Simon Kipila as our new Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective 5 January 2026.

For generations, the Maasai rite of passage has carried profound meaning, marking the transition from childhood to adulthood. Yet for girls, this journey was long overshadowed by female genital mutilation (FGM), a harmful cultural practice that robbed many of their health, education, automony and dignity. In Narok West  Sub-County, the picture is slowly changing. National data shows the prevalence of FGM dropping from 78% in 2014 to 51% in 2022 , with some communities reporti

cc: Nick Spollin UK On 19th September, The Maa Trust officially launched the develoPPP project, a three-year initiative designed to transform lives across the Maasai Mara. The project is a collaboration between the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), and the I&M Foundation on behalf of I&M Bank, within the develoPPP funding programme. Women and youth in Keny

On 18th September 2025 the Naretoi cohort of 31 small business owners celebrated their graduation from The Maa Trust Street Business School (SBS) training, being the 7th cohort since inception in 2019. This adds to the number of graduates to a total of 256 marking yet another milestone in empowering Maasai communities through entrepreneurship. Thanks to support from Aqua Nirvana Foundation, the 31 entrepreneurs were upskilled through the  six-month programme , with practical

Health is not just found in clinics—it grows in communities. This philosophy guided the Maa Trust’s recent Men’s and Women’s Forums on...

When it comes to ending harmful traditional practices like Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and child marriage, laws and policies...

Economic empowerment is not just about income—it's about dignity, agency, and the ability to shape one's future. This belief underpins...

In the heart of the Mara, where the landscape teems with wildlife and conservation efforts run deep, a new kind of empowerment is quietly...

In our 2023 Impact Report, we at The Maa Trust are excited to share the progress we have made in promoting sustainable community development

In 2022, it became evident that the road to achieve sustainable community development is a complex and intertwined one. The Maa Trust...

We are thrilled to share that The Maa Trust has had a phenomenal year! We could not have done it without the generosity of our supporters...

As an organisation, The Maa Trust has grown and matured over 2022. We cannot thank you enough for holding out hand.

2021 was a very busy and productive year for The Maa Trust. As we started to come out of the other side of lockdowns, the immediate...

2020 was a year that The Maa Trust faced challenges mainly because of the Covid 19 pandemic. Despite the challenges, we strived to...