Empowering Maasai Women: Skills for Livelihoods

by Patinaai Osim Community Care Organisation
Empowering Maasai Women: Skills for Livelihoods
Empowering Maasai Women: Skills for Livelihoods
Empowering Maasai Women: Skills for Livelihoods
Empowering Maasai Women: Skills for Livelihoods
Empowering Maasai Women: Skills for Livelihoods
Empowering Maasai Women: Skills for Livelihoods
Empowering Maasai Women: Skills for Livelihoods
Empowering Maasai Women: Skills for Livelihoods

Summary

We are dedicated to empowering vulnerable Maasai women and youth (girls 13-20 years) by offering specialized skills development programs in tailoring, beadwork, goat rearing, and entrepreneurship. Our mission is to help these women and youth build sustainable livelihoods, rise above poverty, and challenge gender inequality in a patriarchal society. Through these efforts, we aspire to create a future where every individual has the opportunity to thrive with dignity.

$50,000
total goal
$35,358
remaining
41
donors
0
monthly donors
4
years

Challenge

The Maasai community is deeply rooted in patriarchal norms that often limit the opportunities available to women and youth (girls) providing skills training that fosters sustainable livelihoods and supports entrepreneurship. We aim to dismantle the barriers imposed by traditional norms, thereby promoting economic independence, enhancing access to education, and creating a more equitable and thriving community.

Solution

To address these challenges, we focus on empowering Maasai women and youth through comprehensive skills training in tailoring, beadwork, and entrepreneurship, along with support for goat rearing to enhance food security. This project not only promotes sustainable livelihoods but also advocates for gender equality and economic resilience. Our ultimate goal is to break the cycle of poverty and dependence, fostering a stronger, more self-reliant community.

Long-Term Impact

In the long term, our initiative will empower Maasai women and youth by equipping them with the skills necessary for sustainable livelihoods. By offering training in tailoring, beadwork, goat rearing, and entrepreneurship, we enable them to achieve economic independence and challenge patriarchal norms. This initiative will contribute to a more inclusive society, where gender equality and economic opportunity go hand in hand.

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Organization Information

Patinaai Osim Community Care Organisation

Location: Isara, KAJIADO - Kenya
Website:
Facebook: Facebook Page
Twitter: @patinaaiosim
Project Leader:
Semerian Sankori
Isara , KAJIADO Kenya
$14,642 raised of $50,000 goal
 
172 donations
$35,358 to go
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