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Bring Education and Equality to Maasai children
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In rural Maasai communities, formal education is scarce, especially for girls. Without access to schooling, many families see marriage as the logical next step for their daughters, some as young as 12 years old.
Limited English
In remote regions, classes are taught in Maasai and Swahili. There’s little English. Yet without a mastery of English, a child can only advance so far through the Tanzanian education system.
Unlimited Hope
In pursuit of justice and social equality, Martha Mereso Sengeruan established the Engaruka English Medium Primary School, providing room and board for students from remote villages. In addition, the school acts as a refuge from cultural practices such as early marriage and Female Genital Mutilation (FGM).
The Maasai Education Foundation supports the mission of the Engaruka school
In turn, your generous donations support our work, from ongoing construction, upkeep, and housing to sponsorships for students in need.
A chance encounter was destined to change everything
Two young girls. A herd of goats. And a bond that is still impacting lives today.
The origins of the Engaruka English Medium Primary School and the Maasai Education Foundation were recently profiled in Virginia Tech Magazine. Click below to read the article. See how it all started and where the vision is headed.
99% of your gift directly benefits children
At the foundation, we are all unpaid volunteers. There are few if any expenses. Our bylaws state that at least 90% of all donations are spent on programs and not on fundraising, management and general expenses. To date, more than 99% of MEF donations have been spent on programs benefiting the school and cross-cultural exchanges.
“It’s their school;
Theo Dillaha, Professor Emeritus at Virginia Tech
We’re just here to support.”
Here’s what it costs to keep the school going. Giving this amount – or any contribution toward it – is greatly appreciated.
Reserve their seat in the classroom
Reserve their seat in the classroom
You can fully sponsor a child or sponsor a portion of their tuition, fees, and room and board. We can even arrange a flexible payment plan for you. Meet the students who are waiting for you to change their lives.
Best Youth Proposal across East Africa from GRIC Africa
February 11, 2026
Olar Paul, Public Relations Officer for ENCO and integral member of the EEMPS community, was recently awarded the Best Youth Proposal across East Africa by GRIC Africa, an NGO that supports grassroots community-based organizations in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. The grant from this award will fund his proposal for S.A.F.E. (Save a Future through Education),
Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.
Nelson Mandela