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...

On Saturday, 9th April, The Maa Trust held the first ever Alternative Rite of Passage event in the Maasai Mara. 73 girls were part of the...

This month, The Maa Trust did a three-day Adolescent Sexual Reproductive Health (ASRHR) training in Rekero, Ole Sere, and Nkoilale...

Maa Beadwork Street Business School Women’s Empowerment Scholarship Programme Child Rights Programme School Infrastructure WASH...

Maa Beadwork Street Business School Women’s Empowerment Scholarship Programme Child Rights Programme School Infrastructure WASH...

Maa Beadwork Street Business School Women’s Empowerment Scholarship Programme Child Rights Programme School Infrastructure WASH...

Maa Beadwork Street Business School Women’s Empowerment Scholarship Programme Child Rights Programme School Infrastructure WASH...

Maa Beadwork Street Business School Women’s Empowerment Scholarship Programme Child Rights Programme School Infrastructure WASH...