Sowing Maasai Women and Girls Future

Greetings!

We hope this message finds you well. At Patinaai Osim, we are thrilled to share our progress, highlighting our remarkable achievements in empowering women, children, and youth.

In our unwavering dedication to enhancing rural education, we embarked on an exciting venture to address the issue of hunger in schools within the Poka-Kenyewa region of Kajiado County. Our mission was clear: to ensure that every child receives a basic education and to create a conducive learning environment. To fulfill this vision, we partnered with stakeholders and established a one-acre garden at Noosidan Primary School.

One of the driving forces behind this initiative was the prolonged drought that had adversely affected the region. The lack of rainfall had severe consequences on the community, including reduced crop yields and limited access to nutritious food. Additionally, the drought had a direct impact on school attendance, as children were often forced to stay home to help their families in search of water and sustenance.

Understanding the urgent need to address these challenges, we set out to establish the garden at Noosidan Primary School. By providing a sustainable source of nutritious food, we aimed to combat hunger and improve the overall well-being of the learners. Our goal was not only to create a conducive learning environment but also to alleviate the burden on families, allowing children to attend school regularly.

An exciting aspect of this project is that the garden is watered by the borehole we drilled within the school. This reliable water source has become a lifeline during times of drought, ensuring that the crops receive the necessary irrigation to thrive. As a result, the garden has flourished, promising a bountiful harvest that will soon provide nourishing meals for the students.

While the garden has not been harvested yet, we are confident in its potential to make a significant impact on the school and learners. We have observed the remarkable growth of the crops, and our team of dedicated gardeners is diligently tending to the plants to ensure their optimal development.

Through this endeavor, we have witnessed the positive transformation taking place. Our partnership with Noosidan Primary School has been instrumental in creating a robust collaboration, fostering shared responsibility, and maximizing the project's impact. Together, we have not only addressed hunger but also improved school attendance rates, allowing children to receive the education they deserve.

We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to our donors, partners, and supporters who have made this project possible. Your generosity has enabled us to maintain a strong financial position, allowing us to further our mission and achieve our goals.

Looking ahead, we remain committed to our mission of supporting, empowering, and giving a voice to the rural Maasai community. We will continue to collaborate with our partners and stakeholders to ensure a successful harvest from the garden, foster sustainable livelihoods, and make a lasting impact on the communities we serve.

Once again, we sincerely thank you for your unwavering support. Ashe Oleng (Thank You)

With Gratitude