Help Ezekiel's community through the crisis.
Small act, BIG difference.
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The Friends of the Maasai
White Mountain Movement
The White Mountain Movement project restores land and livelihood in the Maasai habitat
around Mt. Kilimanjaro - White Mountain, Oldonya Oibor in Maasai language - in Kenya and
Tanzania, through generating unprecedented collaboration between the Maasai people and
other key parties.
OLAMA LE SERIANI -
JOURNEYS THROUGH MAASAILAND
We walk through Maasailand to connect people with nature, communities, and culture. Walking nurtures our minds to solve local and global challenges. Join the next walk in October 2019.
Maasai Climate Walk
In 2020 a group of 10 Maasai walk for a week through the Netherlands to raise awareness for the impact of climate change on indigenous people.
Water Project
Experts concluded that a dam would be the best way to provide water for the Maasai communities. We co-create the solutions and implement it together.
Drought relief
A severe drought is hitting the Maasai communities. Together we find and give support for cattle and people to survive.
WE WANT TO SECURE THE FUTURE FOR THE MAASAI
Climate change becomes climate disruption. As a semi-nomadic tribe, the Maasai communities in Kenya and Tanzania are incredibly vulnerable. Due to the longest and toughest drought in the memory of the Maasai people, we want to secure the future for the Maasai generations by understanding and strategically and creatively responding to everyday challenges. We also want to generate a culture of peace by showcasing, sharing, presenting and promoting the best aspects of the Maasai world-view.
WORKING WITH THE MAASAI
The Friends of the Maasai Foundation is working in close collaboration with the Maasai communities and cultural ambassador Ezekiel Ole Katato. Together with the Maasai communities, we co-create solutions for everyday challenges.
TAKING ACTION TOGETHER
In collaboration with Olakira Le Maa, the local organization in Kenya, we work to identify and develop practical solutions for the challenges facing the Maasai, while engaging in the sort of cultural encounters, strengths and opportunities available with the Maasai that build communities and strengthen our human bonds.
The Board and Advisory Board
Willem Lageweg
Chairman
Willem is member of the advisory board of Olakira le Maa and has a strong relationship with sustainability and empowerment of people throughout his career.
Wim Schreuder Goedheijt
Treasurer
Wim visited the Maasai in 2005 and became impressed with the culture and strength of these people.He is experienced in finance and governance issues and would be grateful if he can support the Maasai with his knowledge.
Stefan Schuwer
Secretary
Stefan has a strong connection with the Maasai since he participated in the Maasaiwalk in 2015. He has experience in supporting sustainable communities and likes to use this experience for the Maasai.
Ezekiel Ole Katato
Advisory Board
Ezekiel is cultural ambassador of the Maasai and Chairman of Olakira le Maa. Read more about him and the organization here.
Friends of the Maasai Foundation
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