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How we designed our schools to suit the indigenous, nomadic Samburu.
Creating a school system for indigenous, nomadic community requires its own set of rules. This is how we designed a school to celebrate the Samburu's indigenous culture, heritage and nomadic lifestyles.
Meet Teacher Terry
Teacher Terry Kosgei has been with The Sarara Foundation since inception and today, she is one of seven teachers teaching 130 children in English, Swahili and Samburu!
Deworming and Vitamin A for all children in Namunyak
The Sarara Foundation joined the National School-Based Deworming Program and have administered treatment to over 263 children during the last two months.
Nitangas’ Story - An Update
Nitangas has made remarkable progress since the life-changing surgery on her hand contractures that she received earlier this year.
Meet Teacher Judy
From teaching under a tree in a camp for Internally Displaced People, to becoming Head of our Nomadic Montessori School Program, Judy’s story is nothing short of inspiring.
Milk Mamma’s leading the way
The “Milk Mamma’s” from our Milk to Market program are setting an inspiring example for generations of Samburu women to come.
A New Smile For Njabar
On 23 July 2020, Njabar’s life changed forever. Njabar is 1 of 5 Samburu children that underwent cleft lip surgery through The Sarara Foundation's Nomadic Healthcare Program. This is his story.
The first rain of the season
The 2021 Short Rains have finally arrived and we received 32mm of rains on Monday afternoon, 25 October.
Sarara Foundation hosts Namunyak Community Meeting
Earlier this month, The Sarara Foundation met with the community of Namunyak Conservancy and the leaders of the various units within the conservancy to discuss the work that the Foundation has done over the last 3 years.
Meet Nurse Dorcas
When providing medical assistance to a difficult to reach community, it is essential to have a passionate team leader. Meet Nurse Dorcas Lemargeroi, the matriarch of the Sarara Foundation’s Nomadic Healthcare Program.