This is an area where the Maasai people live.
http://www.maasai-association.org/maasai.html
"Women are responsible for making the houses as well as supplying water, collecting firewood, milking cattle and cooking for the family. Warriors are in charge security while boys are responsible for herding livestock. During the drought season, both warriors and boys assume the responsibility for herding livestock...
The Maasai are a semi-nomadic people who lived under a communal land management system. The movement of livestock is based on seasonal rotation. Contrary to many claims made by outsiders, particularly the Hardinian school of thought, this communal land management system allows us to utilize resources in a sustainable manner. Each section manages its own territory. Under normal conditions, reserve pastures are fallowed and guarded by the warriors. However, if the dry season becomes especially harsh, sections boundaries are ignored and people graze animals throughout the land until the rainy season arrives. According to Maasai traditional land agreement, no one should be denied access to natural resources such as water and land."
Dr. Lily, Nancy and Dr. Allison with the locals
Look at their necklaces!! Those are heavy!
Anthony and Jeremy posing with the Maasai Warriors
Dr. Lily hanging with the boys
Dr. Isaac (back right)
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The doctors we travelled with, Alfred and Isaac, are Maasai.
Website for the MAA Health Care Initiative:
http://www.maahealthcareinitiative.or.ke/
"The organization was founded by a group of Medical professionals in Kenya who were pricked by the burden of community members who are suffering and dying easily from preventative and curable health conditions..."
An organization dedicated to providing free healthcare and education to those in need.
