When we travelled to Amboseli in July, our priority was clear: ensure that the Maasai Mammas Borehole Project would strengthen both community wellbeing and conservation outcomes. We met with Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS), representatives from Big Life Foundation, local leaders, and conservation partners to review the project in detail. Our mission has always been simple…
Restoring access to clean water, dignity, and time For the Maasai Mammas, water is life — yet for years, access to clean and reliable water has meant walking long distances under harsh conditions, carrying heavy containers, and sacrificing time that could be spent caring for families, earning income, or resting. The Maasai Mammas Borehole Project…
This artist impression illustrates how the Maasai Mammas Borehole Project is designed to function as a shared water system serving households, livelihoods, and the surrounding environment. The visual shows not just a borehole, but a carefully planned water network that balances domestic use, food production, and livestock needs. The Borehole Precinct At the centre of…
Each piece of beaded jewellery created by the Maasai Mammas tells a story — of culture, skill, resilience, and care passed down through generations. Made entirely by hand, these pieces are more than adornment. They are expressions of identity, tradition, and livelihood. A Living Craft Tradition Beading has long been part of Maasai cultural expression….
One of the questions we hear most often is: “What is it actually like to sponsor a child?” For many people, the idea of child sponsorship is meaningful — but they want to understand what the experience truly feels like before taking that step. Rather than trying to explain it ourselves, we thought it would…