A 7-hour drive separates the places where our work takes place: The big city of Arusha and Malambo, a small village in the steppe. Click on the map to get an overview:
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The Maasai live in a conflict between culture, tradition and a rapidly changing world. With three basic building blocks, HftM wants to support the Maasai in maintaining their independence.
Here, the focus is on children and women, as they are particularly dependent on their parents and husbands.
Education
In total, HftM supports 950 children and young people in their education from kindergarten to secondary school (as at 12.2023). To date, we have an English-language kindergarten, a primary school, a secondary school and, since 2022, a vocational school where children can study freely. HftM also supports school leavers in finding work through internships and in studying.
Two-thirds of the children in the school programme are girls, as they often have fewer opportunities for a self-determined life than their brothers in the traditional Maasai culture.
Living conditions in rural Massailand are still very difficult due to a lack of water, hygiene and medical care. This is why HftM offers a mobile clinic that visits the neighbouring villages as well as a local consultation in Malambo.
In addition, HftM supports the local health centre in Malambo with materials and helps with educational work on AIDS, female genital mutilation, family planning and nutritional care. HftM also provides logistical and financial support in emergencies.
Empowerment
In addition to supporting girls, our aim is to empower women of all ages to become more financially independent, among other things. Over the years, HftM has founded several women's groups in Malambo to improve the daily lives of women. With 52% of employees being women, HftM pursues the principle of equality throughout the project - from the children to the management.
