It is very easy to take certain skills like reading and writing for granted. We write, type, read from favorite authors and it seems very ordinary to be literate until you get to Narok. Among the Maasai Community girls are married off even at the age of twelve (12) years and usually this marriage is to a man at least twice her age and as a third or fourth wife. The men we met, on the other hand were well read, some being graduates from local colleges and universities.

In Kenya the national language is Kiswahili but during this demonstration we had to get a translator. However the language barrier did not hinder their desire to learn and we had a very fruitful demonstration. Since 10 May 2010 we have received additional inquiries and comments from the Maasai women through their representative.

Indeed they are using the solar cookits and it is because of the GlobalGiving family's generous support that they learnt that there is an alternative to firewood as cooking fuel. AfriAfya team was able to reach low literate women of different ages and teach them new skills and concepts because of your donations.

We are grateful for the donations and look forward to comments and suggestions as to how we can improve in our work. Your gifts help us to inform people and consequently improve their lives and the environment as well. We request for an increase in donations both frequency and volume.

AfriAfya team is grateful for the miles traveled this far but there are more communities to reach out to and more trainings to be conducted.

Attachments:

• Solar Cooking Demonstration at the Mara in Narok (PDF)