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Trees and Water for Masai in Kenya

Trees and Water for Masai in Kenya	SOPRANOS ACTOR HELPS MASAI WOMEN Sopranos actor and filmmaker, Turk Pipkin, recently visited our site. In this photo he shows our female nursery workers how the camera works. Look for Turk's short film about how improving the lot of Masai women helps the entire community.
MASAI GIRLS MARRY YOUNG Since we have been involved with the Masai in Magadi there has been a dramatic improvement in the lot of women and girls. For the first time ever, women have been involved with leadership, however, girls still get married at young ages and are forced to grow up much faster than their Western counterparts.	20 YEAR OLD MASAI WOMAN IN NURSERY For the first time int he history of the Shompole Group Ranch Masai, women have been allowed to work side by side with the men. Currently, we have 4 Masai women working in the nursery. They have proved to be better workers than the men, and most importantly,when they receive their salaries, the money goes to taking care of their families, thus improving the lives of many other Masai children.
TREES REACH 15 FEET IN ONE YEAR Our Nitrogen Fixing trees grow extremely fast. These trees were planted less than a year ago and they are reaching 20 feet. Turk Pipkin, actor on Sopranos, with the Masai workers is 6' 7" tall. Our trees are now 2 1/2 Turks tall. We have devised a new measuring stick for tree growth. If it is 1 Turk it is good, if it is 2 Turks, it is great, if it reaches 3 Turks, now we are in business.	MASAI GIRLS DANCE FOR CONSERVATION The participating schools always put on a show for visitors. They sing and dance and recite traditional poems about conserving the environment.
2500 CHILDREN PLANTING TREES The Masai children of Magadi seem to enjoy planting trees. Over 2500 students are participating in our tree planting program and conservation training. Right now we have planted out over 30,000 trees and can germinate 100,000 seedlings per month in our nursery.	CHILDREN SUFFER FROM DESERTIFICATION Due to the massive deforestation, which has caused climate change, the children, especially the girls, suffer the most. Girls have to walk miles each day just to fetch water and consequently, only 40% of the girls in the area attend schoo.
WILDLIFE RETURNING TO MAGADI It is a good sign that animals are returning to Magadi. However, we are still seeking ways to avoid the human and wildlife conflicts that naturally occur when animals return. Fortunately, our Masai partners have their own Wildlife Conservancy and have great respect for the animals. They alse keep illegal poachers away.	MASAI BOYS SING FOR RAIN With a 3 year drought effecting the livelihoods of the Masai in Magadi, this boy is doing a rain dance, not too much different from American Indians. He is also getting ready for circumcision which will bring him into manhood.
CLEAN WATER IS AN OBSTACLE Getting water to desertified lands can be very tricky. Masai women spend the bulk of their week fetching water for their homes. Even baths and washing clothes can become a burden. Girls get married as young as 13 and this is the life the are subject to. Oftentimes, they are the 3rd or 4th wife. It is not a life for women.	Masai students win Kenya Music Festival Photo from Progress Report 'Clean Water and Food for Masai Women'
Students will participate in our Tree Planting Day Photo from Progress Report 'Clean Water and Food for Masai Women'	Women will tend the garden and watering area Photo from Progress Report 'Clean Water and Food for Masai Women'
Sopranos actor tours the tree plant out area Photo from Progress Report 'Despite drought, Masai women prove resilient'	Giraffe continue to eat the trees as they step over the fences Photo from Progress Report 'Despite drought, Masai women prove resilient'
Hippos are at great risk due to the drought Photo from Progress Report 'Despite drought, Masai women prove resilient'	Masai girls work very hard Photo from Progress Report 'Masai Girls benefit from Trees'
Masai women inspire girls (trees are 1 year old) Photo from Progress Report 'Masai Girls benefit from Trees'	Masai girls just want to have fun! Photo from Progress Report 'Masai Girls benefit from Trees'
Turk in the plant out area where trees are over 20 feet Photo from Progress Report 'Sopranos actor visits our Masai women'	Turk filming the Masai children Photo from Progress Report 'Sopranos actor visits our Masai women'
Masai students entertain our guests Photo from Progress Report 'Sopranos actor visits our Masai women'	MASAI GIRL PLANTS A TREE Photo from Progress Report 'CHANGING THE WORLD, ONE TREE AT A TIME!'
6 MONTHS AND TREES REACH 10 FEET TALL Photo from Progress Report 'CHANGING THE WORLD, ONE TREE AT A TIME!'	HELP ENDANGERED GREVY'S ZEBRAS Photo from Progress Report 'CHANGING THE WORLD, ONE TREE AT A TIME!'
GLOBAL GIVING INSPECTS REFORESTED AREAS Photo from Progress Report 'GLOBAL GIVING CHALLENGE'	MASAI GIRLS PARTICIPATE IN TREE PLANTING Photo from Progress Report 'GLOBAL GIVING CHALLENGE'
MASAI WOMEN ARE BEING EMPOWERED Photo from Progress Report 'GLOBAL GIVING CHALLENGE'	Wildlife is dying due to a lack of water Photo from Progress Report 'Wildlife return with the rains'
Zebras flock to new water hole Photo from Progress Report 'Wildlife return with the rains'	Planted out trees have sprouted to over 12 feet in 10 months Photo from Progress Report 'Wildlife return with the rains'
Lions have returned to Magadi in big numbers and regularly sleep Photo from Progress Report 'CHRISTMAS IN KENYA MASAI STYLE'	Water tapped from the river keeps our trees nice and green. Photo from Progress Report 'CHRISTMAS IN KENYA MASAI STYLE'
Masai children benefit the most from our tree planting program. Photo from Progress Report 'CHRISTMAS IN KENYA MASAI STYLE'	10 FOOT TREES IN LESS THAN 6 MONTHS Photo from Progress Report 'FIRST RAIN IN OVER 3 YEARS'
MASAI WOMEN MAKE EXCELLENT WORKERS Photo from Progress Report 'FIRST RAIN IN OVER 3 YEARS'	PLANTED OUT TREES ARE HEALTHY AND STRONG Photo from Progress Report 'FIRST RAIN IN OVER 3 YEARS'
Masai girl plants trees Photo from Progress Report 'MASAI CHILDREN LEAD THE WAY IN CONSERVATION'	School kids get excited about conservation Photo from Progress Report 'MASAI CHILDREN LEAD THE WAY IN CONSERVATION'
Masai boy is all smiles! Photo from Progress Report 'MASAI CHILDREN LEAD THE WAY IN CONSERVATION'	The trees are growing fast in the nursery Photo from Progress Report 'COMBATING GLOBAL WARMING'
School children planting trees Photo from Progress Report 'COMBATING GLOBAL WARMING'	Life is hard for children in the desert Photo from Progress Report 'COMBATING GLOBAL WARMING'