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    Accommodation

    Maasai Wanderings

    Project

    Nursery & Primary schools located in the village of Le Manyatta, just north of Arusha serving over 1400 children from ages 6 through 16 years old.

    Needs

    General School Supplies:
    Chalk, Colored Pencils, Compasses, Dry-Erase Markers, Erasers, Glue Sticks, Handheld Pencil Sharpeners, Markers, Pencils, Pencil Cases/Bags, Rulers, Solar Calculators, and Solar Lantern Lights

    Reference Materials:
    (English) Dictionaries and Age Appropriate Encyclopedias on CD with Swahili-English Translation References

    Wall Charts:
    (English) Human Body, Language, Math, Science, and World Maps

    Text/Reading Books:
    (English) Age Appropriate Story Books, Biology, General Science, Health, Language/Grammar, and Math

    Art Supplies:
    Beads for Bead Work, Earring Hooks, Sewing Needles, Thread, and Wire Cutters

    Computer Hardware/Software:
    Educational Software (anything simple), Flash Drives/Memory Sticks, Printers with matching Printer Cartridges, Simple Data Entry Programmes, Solar-Powered Working Laptops, USB Cables, and Working Laptops

    Music Instruments:
    Tambourines and Triangles

    Sports/Outdoor Activity:
    Frisbees, Inflation Pumps, Jump Ropes, and Soccer Balls

    Clothing/Shoes:
    New or Gently Used Children’s Clothing and Shoes

    First Aid/Health:
    Antibiotic Ointment, Band-Aids, and Sanitary Napkins

    Initiatives Supported

    All the needs are current as of March 15, 2024
    Note: Location is approximated. If you see a lodging that is misplaced or missing, please contact us .
    Maasai Wanderings

    Listed on this page are the specific needs requested by the community project(s) so you can choose exactly what to pack for a purpose and express your gratitude to the local community with the supplies you take them. If you prefer, you may reach out directly to them to inquire about items which may be available for purchase locally. Arranging visits to community projects is beyond the scope of our mission. If you wish to visit a project, contact the participant and they can let you know what is possible.

    Candy and balloons are not on the needs list as they are harmful for the children and the environment for the following reasons:
    • Few of the children benefiting from these projects have access to toothpaste, toothbrushes, or a dentist. The candy promotes cavities.
    • The balloons once they become deflated are a choking hazard for local wildlife.

    Instead of taking candy or balloons, use that space for additional requested supplies, as they are priceless.