Empowering The
Maasai For A Sustainable Future
Join us in our mission to transform the lives of the Maasai community through sustainable development and empowerment programs.
The Maasai Community
The Maasai are a semi-nomadic people known for their rich cultural heritage and traditional way of life. A number of them residing primarily in the Rombo-Loitokitok area of Kenya, have faced numerous challenges including drought, deforestation, and limited access to modern education and healthcare. Despite these obstacles, the Maasai have maintained their unique customs and practices, such as their vibrant attire, traditional ceremonies, and communal lifestyle. However, their resistance to modern influences has often been misinterpreted as backwardness. MATRO works to bridge the gap between tradition and modernity, ensuring that the Maasai can thrive in today’s world while preserving their cultural identity.
Our Focus Areas
01
Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)
Clitoridectomy or Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is one of the harmful cultural practice practiced by Maasai community.
02
Early Forced Marriage
The legality of marriage is based on love and a free consent between two adults. This is not the case in some regions practising the Maasai culture where children are forced into marriage without their consent.
03
Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse
While in many cultures sexual engagement is legally permitted among adults who are able to make rational judgment of love and consent, there is a hidden sexual practice in Maasai culture which exploits children…
04
Sustainable Livelihood & Resilience
Nomadic pastoralism has been the primary source of livelihood of the Maasai people for centuries. Almost the entire community lives in arid and semi-arid areas susceptible to…
05
Economic Development
The rural lifestyle and cultural beliefs of the Maasai which oppose formal education and modern lifestyle have largely contributed to economic inequality and extreme…
06
Education
When the modern world promotes the right to compulsory formal education in order to eliminate ignorance and illiteracy throughout the world; facilitate scientific and…
07
Community Health & Nutrition
The wellbeing of society is determined by nutritious food and clean water which promote good health, increase immunity, combat malnutrition, diseases, and reduce mortality…
08
Peace-Building, Human Rights and Social Accountability
The international phenomena on peace and conflict have clearly demonstrated that any community living in poverty and exclusion is at the verge of protracted conflict and…
09
Water & Sanitation
Access to safe and clean water is a big challenge in Maasai community which has found itself living in arid and semi-arid areas neglected from modern…
10
Environment and Climate Change
Global warming and climate change have trickling effects in all parts of the world. The impact of climate change has adversely affected agriculture and food security thereby…
11
Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment
Maasai socio-cultural environment is a patriarchy system and has highly contributed to the female race to find herself inferior and…
Over 2,000 Children Educated
Access to Clean Water for 100 Households
300+ Women Empowered Through Skill Training
Sensitization Campaigns
What Our Community Says
★★★★★
MATRO has truly transformed our village. My children now attend school, and we have access to clean water. We are forever grateful!
Jane N.
Community Member
★★★★★
Thanks to MATRO, I have learned new skills that allow me to support my family. Their programs are life-changing.
Eunice K.
Beneficiary
★★★★★
Partnering with MATRO has been a rewarding experience. Their dedication to sustainable development is inspiring.
Dr. Emily R.
Partner Organization