Since 2007, we have led the effort to improve the lives of nomadic pastoralists in the Southern Rift Valley of Kenya.

Our Mission

We are committed to ensuring that Maasai communities have access to high quality education, clean water and primary health care to successfully achieve their goals and potential. MANDO tackles the root causes of poverty and inequality with the goal of creating a new economically empowered, ethical generation.

Where We Work

We focus our main efforts on the following Maasai communities: Eremit, Esonorua, Emboliei, Oltepesi, Enkereyian, Inyonyori, Kisames and Mosiro. MANDO works with local leaders and elders to improve water supplies, schools, health centers and women's and girls' status.

Our Approach

Matonyok is a Maasai word meaning working together for success. It is based on the concept of a community deciding to help itself. This is how MANDO addresses its goals of achieving more secure livelihoods and reducing vulnerability to poverty. Once this process starts, it becomes very powerful. Our approach is based on encouraging and enabling the Maasai communities in planning and decision making. Our Board is comprised of community members who volunteer time and effort. They pledge to maintain openness and accountability to constituents and partners.