Pastoral Womens Council

April 17, 2024

Jackie Timan, a beacon of hope for her children in her community

Jackline Timan hails from the humble Njoroi village in Loliondo, Ngorongoro District. Born into a Maasai family, her father, a retired primary school teacher, instilled in her the importance of education. However, the financial constraints of her family threatened to cut her educational journey short after primary school.   In her own words, Jackline recalls, “The […]

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Regina Ngurumwa – Educating a new generation of Pastoralist Children

Regina Ngirumwa was born into a Maasai family in the Sakala village in Loliondo, Ngorongoro District, Regina faced numerous challenges from an early age. Despite her family’s financial struggles and cultural norms that favored boys’ education over girls’, Regina harbored a dream of pursuing higher education to uplift her family and community.    In her

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A good education allowed me to give back to my community – Paines Story

  Paine was born and raised in a remote village in northern Tanzania, Paine hails from a proud Maasai family. In a community where education, particularly for girls, was not highly valued, Paine’s family stood apart. They believed in her potential and supported her education from primary school through advanced secondary school.  However, the financial

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