Maasai girls are considered to b e providers of fa mily labor a nd targeted for the traditional practice of early ma rria ge in order for the family to gain cattle from a dowry in exchange for th eir young daughters.
Boys continue their education while the girls are married off in tra de for cattle. Boys becomes men, while girls become women. These rituals are believed to bring elevation from childhood to a dulthood. Among the Maasai rituals, ceremonies include circumcision for both boys and girls. They move from place to place while searching for greener pastures for their cattle. They are a nomadic people who live under a communal system.
Maasai people are fou nd in souther n Kenya and Northern Tanzania. What is 'Voices of Hope'? Voices of Hope is a non-profit organization that provides educational opportunities to vulnerable Maas ai post high school young women in t he Central Division of Kajiado District in Kenya. Providing safety and education to youn g Maasai women facing female genital mutilation & forced marriages.
