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Education & Child Protection
Empowering Maasai Children to Thrive Through Education, Safety, and Rights-Based Protection
At The Maa Trust, we believe every child has the right to safety, dignity, and opportunity. Our Integrated Education and Child Protection pillar empowers children in the Maasai Mara by increasing access to quality education while actively working to end harmful practices such as female genital mutilation (FGM), child marriage, and child labour.
Through deep community partnerships and culturally grounded approaches, we champion the rights of children (especially girls) by creating safe, inclusive spaces to learn, grow, and lead. From equipping schools with essential resources to strengthening child safeguarding systems, our programmes are designed not just for access, but for long-term impact.
Rooted in evidence and driven by community voices, we uplift the next generation with knowledge, confidence, and care, because when children are protected and empowered, families thrive, and the future of conservation becomes stronger.
14,806
Pupils reached with education strengthening interventions
79
Children supported through basic and tertiary scholarships
5,206
Books distributed to schools.
103
Youth benefiting from our digital literacy trainings.
749
Youth attended careeer fair with 11 learning institutions
Education Infrastructure and Resources
Ngila ECDE And Primary School
Ng’ila Integrated Early Childhood Development and Primary School was created to give young children safe, local access to education, eliminating the risks of long walks through wildlife.
The Maa Trust, in partnership with local and international donors, supports the school with infrastructure, meals, clean water, teacher training, and learning materials, empowering over 130 learners and their community.
Scholarships
Scholarship Programme
The Maa Trust’s scholarship programme supports vulnerable learners from primary to tertiary level, ensuring access to education and a 100% transition rate in 2024.
With backing from partners like Saruni Basecamp Foundation, Aqua Nirvana Foundation, and Asilia Africa, 56 youth received tertiary support—culminating in the programme’s first graduate now employed by the Trust.
Holiday Camps
Conservation Holiday Camps
The Maa Trust’s conservation holiday camps offer immersive learning experiences for school-age children during school breaks.
Supported by Great Plains Conservation Foundation and facilitated by partners like Infinity Outdoors, the camps blend mentorship, career guidance, and fun activities like swimming and game drives—deepening environmental awareness and inspiring youth to become future conservation leaders.
IT Training
Digital And Computer Literacy
The Maa Trust’s IT Hub in the Talek Youth Friendly Centre is bridging the digital divide by equipping Maasai youth with essential computer skills to boost employability and access to higher education.
In 2024, 103 students graduated from ICDL and basic computer courses, with growing demand driven by success stories, flexible learning options, and strong career guidance across local schools.
Career Gudance
Career Development
The Maa Trust’s career guidance programme empowers students across the Maasai Mara with the knowledge and confidence to pursue meaningful academic and career paths.
In 2024 alone, over 7,500 students and 700 teachers were reached through school workshops and a major career fair, connecting youth with universities, technical colleges, and expert mentorship to support informed, future-focused decision-making.
