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These Maasai didn’t dance, they wobbled and jumped – so the kids did too!
Interesting fact learned from this week’s Cool Saturday Maasai guests: A lion will not kill a woman or child. In fact Benedict shared the story of when a lion protected his brother who was lost in the bush for over two weeks. During the day the lion would sit at a distance from the boy; in the night it would move closer, chasing away any animals threaten him. (read more to learn more interesting facts).
Read MoreWe carved cassava roots – and then we ate them.
As children, Daniel and Joseph would watch their father work and practice carving with pieces of cassavas root. After attempting to carve an elephant, a giraffe or a woman carrying a basket on her head, they would eat it!
Read MoreWe’ve just never done it that way before!
I was initially invited to Tanzania to help women with some knowledge of sewing to start a group to support church and families. Their initial challenge was their misconception about tourists. “We want to make things for visitors, but most of the people who visit here have money, and people with money buy plastic imported products.”
Read MoreSchool Uniforms – “mine” or “theirs”?
Historically Maasai children who were given the opportunity to study in boarding schools were required to put aside their traditional dress and hairstyles, and miss out on many Maasai cultural activities because the schools would not accommodate their unique cultural needs
Read MoreThe world is not flat?
On the opening day of school we invited all the students and their families to a celebration.
Read MoreIf you can get a job with a monthly salary, you can do whatever you want all day.
I heard a saying early on, “If you can get a job with a monthly salary, you can do whatever you want all day.”
Read MoreRepurposed Maize-Flour Sack Duffel & Grocery Bags from Tanzania
Part of the original mission of ADEA is to work with artisans to produce creative products that are appealing to tourists and interesting to international buyers.
Read MoreSo Committed, He Was Even Willing To Cut His Hair!
From the elders we learn about local life; the traditions, customs, and social constructs under which communities functioned; and also local perspectives on national events
Read MoreDiscovering Local Histories through the Elders
From the elders we learn about local life; the traditions, customs, and social constructs under which communities functioned; and also local perspectives on national events
Read MoreHe’s Only Four Years Old and Washing!
Tanzanian children learn early on to help in the home.
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