Food for one family

The children in Mara come from extremely poor families and do not have enough money to provide sufficient food for all their children. Life in Narok is very tough, and by providing food to a family, you can make their everyday life easier. This can enable parents to save what little they have and prioritize school fees, textbooks, and warm clothes for their children. Food is a basic need that many families cannot meet. It is essential for daily functioning and gives children the energy to play and perform well in school.

Give a child one year of schooling

Education is the key to a better and safer future. Masai girls are highly vulnerable and may be at risk of female genital mutilation if they do not attend school. Education can provide increased job opportunities and ensure economic security for the child and the family in the future. Many struggle to provide food for their children and do not have the means to send their girls to school. Here, you can make life easier for the family and provide a girl with security through education, increased knowledge, and opportunities for the future.

Give a child a soccer ball.

Children are full of dreams and creativity. In villages, they often fashion makeshift balls out of trash to play soccer. Yet, a real soccer ball brings an incredible level of excitement, offering children a more active and playful daily life. It not only provides them the opportunity and freedom to play together but also brings immense joy to the entire village. We've observed that a soccer ball becomes a cherished possession, used from morning till night and handled with utmost care. By contributing here, you can provide the gift of a soccer ball to a family, allowing children to enjoy unrestricted play and adding a spark of happiness to their daily lives.

Textbooks

Schoolbooks are an essential resource for learning, reading, and writing. Unfortunately, many children lack access to textbooks in school, and they are required to purchase them on their own. Families often face the challenge of affording books, especially when they have multiple children and need to prioritize other basic needs. Here, you have the opportunity to give a meaningful gift – schoolbooks for children who are guaranteed education through Mara. Your gift will not only provide access to necessary educational resources but also alleviate financial concerns for these families. By contributing schoolbooks, you are giving children a solid foundation for their educational journey, helping them realize their full potential.

Give one family a goat

A goat serves as a valuable source of income, offering both security and sustenance to a family. The milk it produces not only provides nutrition for consumption but can also be sold in the market, becoming a significant source of income to cover daily needs. This financial support contributes to ensuring necessary nutrition for children, ultimately enabling mothers to provide a better and safer daily life. When you gift a goat, it goes directly to the woman in the family. This is particularly impactful as women often face challenges in finding employment. With a goat, they can generate income by selling milk, thereby gaining financial independence. Allowing women to manage finances is often in the best interest of the children, fostering stability and security within the family unit.

School uniform

School uniforms are expensive and mandatory in all schools. Parents often do not have the money to pay for school uniforms, and this prevents children from attending school. In some cases, teachers may allow children to attend school without a uniform, but this is a significant risk, and children can quickly be expelled from school. A school uniform is also inheritable and can be used by younger siblings when the child has outgrown the uniform. Therefore, a uniform is a good and necessary investment that contributes to the security and safety of the family.