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Masai Volunteer Program: Volunteers may work in a rescue centre which accommodates Masai women and Masai girls rescued from forced marriages and those rescued from forced Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) practices.
Volunteers teach Masai girls the importance of being a woman in a society where they are highly undervalued. Masai women and Masai girls are also taught hygiene, nutrition, small business skills etc. These help in enhancing the status of Masai people and the Masai tribe in society.
The Masai women at the rescue centre are smart and passionate. They are ready to educate their children, nurture their families and change their communities by engaging in small business projects, getting educated etc. Their passion and dedication will impress you. You will also be encouraged by their stories. Maasai Teaching ProgramOther volunteer work available includes teaching at both primary and secondary schools located near the Masai Mara. All children at the schools come from the Maasai tribe.
Subjects taught include English, Mathematics, Science, Christian Religious Education, Arts & Crafts, Music and Social Studies. Volunteers amongst Maasai are also encouraged to use their initiative to come up with extra-curricular activities, sports and other learning activities. Maasai Medical ProgramMedical doctors, dentists, nurses, and other health professionals can work as volunteers in community clinics. They help increase access to healthcare and promote health education in the Maasai community. Masai Volunteer Program AccommodationAccommodation for volunteers is basic and at the Masai village (Manyatta). The volunteers have the opportunity to learn about Maasai people and Maasai culture. They also see Masai warriors in the community and in the Maasai villages (Manyattas).
At the end of the volunteer period, volunteers will be able to relate to the issues that affect the Masai tribe of Africa. Volunteers may also be able to visit the Masai Mara, interact with Masai warriors, Masai girls and Masai women. Volunteers may also relate well with the white Masai movie and the book. Volunteering amongst the Masai will help you build new skills and add balance and variety to your CV.
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