Just heard from Maliaki today – the annual choir competition was just held in Orkesumet, and MAPED’s choirs placed 1st and 3rd. Maliaki and the Orbili/Olerumo choir (Naitopwaki, Nemburis, Yona, Karduni, Martha are all members) placed first. The Orkesumet choir, led by Isack placed third. All are excited – each time they win the door is opened for the choir to carry its message further.
There aren’t really 101 reasons why you should have hope for the future of the Maasai – there are more. And they’re not reasons – they’re children.
In Simanjiro, only a handful of kids have ever …
Alan and Charlotte’s home in Helena, Montana is a home away from home. The day we arrive we knew we were in for an adventure. We hopped on a boat and traveled the Missouri River …
Good morning Motel 6!
What a beautiful day for laundry!
Your railings have never looked so beautiful before.
Your parking lot has never been such a lounge before.
The Maasai (Masai) thank you for your hospitality.
Even though you didn’t …
The Challenge:
Any Maasai (Masai) takers?
Mathayo will try almost anything!
Are you ready?
Mathayo showed us how to climb the Alpine Mountain at the YMCA Haynes Camp!
He went all the way to the top, and set the standard …
It was a beautiful morning for so many reasons. 1. there was no agenda, no schedule, and freedom to explore. 2. there were adorable, lost dogs to love. 3. there were 2 Maasai (Masai) kids …
You know that smart, cardboard cup sleeve that we put on our Starbucks cup to keep our hands from feeling too hot while sipping our high-priced specialty drink?
Well, the other day, while Jacob and Kim …
One piece of American culture that has been shocking and uncomfortable to the Maasai (Masai) on this Faces of Change 2009 Tour, has been the open displays of affection. In Tanzania, men hold the hands …
Of all the things we’ve discovered on this Faces of Change 2009 Tour, I think the most shocking is that the Maasai (Masai) are – loudly and boldly – the Fashion Police. The other day, …
I just remembered one of those things Isack said, that I don’t ever want to forget.
Isack asked Benitta, “Do you have charcoal on your eyes?”
I thought twice, and then translated the question.
Benitta answered him “Yes, …
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There aren’t really 101 reasons why you should have hope for the future of the Maasai – there are more. And they’re not reasons – they’re children.
In Simanjiro, only a handful of kids have ever …
