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Breaking Taboos: How Men in Tanzania Are Embracing Menstrual Hygiene Advocacy

For years, the conversation around menstrual health has largely been confined to women and girls. In Tanzania, cultural and societal norms have often cast menstruation as a taboo subject, leaving many girls and women without the support or understanding they need. However, a groundbreaking shift is underway in pastoralist communities, where men are increasingly stepping […]

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Nurturing Indigenous-led Solutions to Climate Change Adversities through Collaborative Planning and Resourcing of Grassroots Initiatives.

For the indigenous pastoralists Maasai of northern Tanzania, access and control of land (and the pasture and water on it) signifies life in its entirety. Land sustains their livestock which is their main livelihood and a central symbol of their social and cultural identity. Additionally land holds and safeguards their sacred sites and herbs of

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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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Lillian Mbunito; A beacon of hope

Lillian Mbunito, a beacon of hope from Ololokwan village in Loliondo, Ngorongoro District, was born into a traditional Maasai family. In her community, education, particularly for girls, was not highly valued. The prevailing customs favored forced and early marriages. Despite these circumstances, Lilian’s journey is a testament to the transformative power of education and determination.

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Environmental Regeneration Efforts in Monduli, Northern Tanzania

Monduli is one of the seven districts of Arusha Region and covers a total area of 6,419 square kilometers. It is also one of Tanzania’s driest districts with temperatures ranging from 20°C to 35°C, while rainfall ranges from less than 500mm in the lowlands to 900mm in the highlands. The photos above were taken in

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