Maasai girls
OMOM in the community
OMOM team
★ Youth & Women-Led NGO · Arusha, Tanzania

Educate, Empower, Lead
Maasai Girls Shaping Their Future

OMOM Maasai Community Foundation is a youth- and women-led non-profit dedicated to empowering Maasai girls through education, safe housing, mentorship and community engagement.

Education
Leadership
Community Voice
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OMOM team in the Maasai community
Who We Are

A youth- and women-led non-profit committed to Maasai girls

We focus on increasing school enrollment and supporting Maasai girls to successfully transition from primary to secondary school. We aim to nurture leadership and confidence, provide safe housing, and prepare girls to become agents of positive change.

We engage parents, elders, and local leaders in community dialogues to challenge harmful practices and systemic barriers — creating an environment where Maasai girls can thrive, learn and lead.

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Our Focus — Education

Less than 2 in 10 Maasai girls reach secondary school

Early marriage, long distances, lack of safe environments, and limited leadership opportunities prevent girls from reaching their full potential. OMOM exists to break these barriers — one girl, one community at a time.

Our Programs

Four initiatives, one transformation

Each program tackles a specific barrier to Maasai girls' education and leadership — together, they create a complete pathway to empowerment.

Education Sidai program
Education Sidai

Access & Placement

Tuition, uniforms, books and personalized guidance to ensure Maasai girls successfully transition from primary to secondary school.

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Serian Homes safe housing
Serian Homes

Safe Housing

Secure accommodation for up to 30 Maasai girls, with life skills training, teamwork, and exposure to leadership opportunities.

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Nganashehood Leadership
Nganashehood

Leadership & Mentorship

Mentorship sessions, leadership boot camps and school clubs that build confidence, advocacy and decision-making skills.

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Olosho Voices community advocacy
Olosho Voices

Community Advocacy

Engaging parents, elders and local leaders in dialogues to challenge harmful practices like early marriage and FGM.

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Impact Stories

Behind every program, lives transformed

Discover how our work changes the lives of Maasai girls and youth — one story at a time.

Ester Mollel
Future Lawyer · 18 yrs

Ester Mollel — from Magadini Village to advocacy

Ester joined OMOM in 2022, completed her secondary O-Level, and now dreams of becoming a lawyer to advocate for Maasai women and girls.

Julius Ng'aidiko
Future Economist · 18 yrs

Julius Ng'aidiko — preparing for Advanced Level

Supported by OMOM since 2022, Julius completed his O-Level and aims to become an economist to alleviate poverty in the Maasai community.

Naomi
Story of Hope

From traditional pressure to bright future

Through Education Sidai and Serian Homes, girls like Naomi escape early marriage and pursue their education with confidence.

Our Partners

Trusted by leading organizations

Together with our partners, we are amplifying impact across the Maasai community of Tanzania.

Trevor Noah Foundation YALI East Africa Her Initiative Climate Hub Tanzania UK Embassy Tanzania Sussex University Institute of Development Studies

Together, we shape the future of Maasai girls

Your support — whether as a donor, volunteer, or partner — is what makes OMOM's mission possible.