Young orphans up to adolescents threatened by genital mutilation and early marriage will be housed in a current project. A housekeeper will look after 20 girls aged 5-15 at alternative living quarters named Silan (Maasai for "girl"). It will be their home 24/7 apart from time at Kimelok primary school or Ewuaso high school.
Planting orchards at the site of the envisioned safe house initiated the effort, since it takes two years for yield. Bananas, oranges, passion fruit, strawberries, avocado and pawpaws will feed the girls. Funds are sought to secure goats and cows for milk.
Architectural plans allow for construction to proceed as funding is available. A recent donation is allowing construction to proceed toward completion of the first phase – two classrooms, a kitchen, a flush toilet unit, two sets of pit latrines (to conserve water), water tanks, a matron staff room and, if money permits, a dining hall. Hopes are to open it in January to sponsored girls. Funds were raised via Investments for Developing Communities (IDC), a U.S.-based educational sponsor which also sends funds for sponsorships.
Ongoing cost per child would be double that of the $105 annual sponsorship for primary school, $375 for high school. In other words, two sponsorships will be needed for each child. Donations can be made at https://life.indiegogo.com/fundraisers/mando-masai-mara-safe-house . Ongoing support for staffing is sought, estimated at $1000 a month.