Background

Within the Maasai communities on the border between Kenya and Tanzania, children traditionally only have a very low social ranking. They are considered ressources for the community and are at the bottom of the social hierarchy. They are sent out with the calves, lambs and goats or sent to fetch water and, very often, do not attend school. The chances for girls to be sent to school are even lower than for boys and thus they very often face an uncertain future. The provision of educational institutions is extremely important for the development of the society and for the recognition of children’s fundamental rights to education, harmonious development and untroubled play.

Project

 

 

 

 

 

The project provides 220 children aged 2 to 6 years old with a safe haven where they can play untroubled and have their first learning experiences with numbers and letters. The walls of the rooms are colorfully painted with maps, numbers and letters and thus serve as educational materials. Here, the children can be properly prepared for school and they also get their one and only granted meal of the day.

Construction works began on June 20th, 2013.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The walls have been painted with bright colours and they serve as educational materials.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

After a construction period of two months, both buildings (Refectory and Kindergarten) were inaugurated on August 23rd, 2013.

Inauguration of the Kindergarten. 220 children now have a safe haven where they are thoroughly prepared for school and where they can play untroubled.