News from Sarara

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Heleen Mills 22/08/2023 Heleen Mills 22/08/2023

Teacher Terry speaks at the 29th International Montessori Congress.

Congratulations to Terry Koskei, one of our Montessori Teachers, who was recently a standout speaker at the 29th International Montessori Congress in Bangkok.

Heleen Mills 18/08/2023 Heleen Mills 18/08/2023

Our first ultrasound device – a milestone for maternity care!

The Sarara Foundation celebrated a significant milestone last month with the receipt of their first ultrasound device, enabling enhanced care for pregnant mothers in the nomadic community

Heleen Mills 13/07/2023 Heleen Mills 13/07/2023

The Sarara Foundation’s fourth nomadic Montessori school set to open soon!

We are overjoyed to share that The Sarara Foundation will be opening our fourth nomadic Montessori pre-school here in Namunyak Conservancy in the coming weeks.

Marize 28/06/2023 Marize 28/06/2023

Honouring Namunyak’s Female Rangers

This World Female Ranger Week, we are so proud to honour the female guardians of Namunyak Community Conservancy, and celebrate the meaningful work they do every day. Through their empathy, compassion, strength and wisdom, Namunyak has become and remains a place of peace – just as its name suggests in Samburu.

Heleen Mills 25/05/2023 Heleen Mills 25/05/2023

In Memory of Loldikir

On the 21st of May 2023, the Samburu community and Sarara lost one of its greats. Loldikir has been instrumental in the forming of Sarara and Namunyak and helping shape what it is today. His wisdom and knowledge was unmatched and his passionate dedication to conserving the wilderness deeply inspired those around him.

Heleen Mills 24/05/2023 Heleen Mills 24/05/2023

Sarara wins prestigious award for Extraordinary Commitment

We are delighted to announce that Sarara has been honoured with the prestigious Extraordinary Commitment Award at the 2023 We Are Africa Awards held in Cape Town. The Extraordinary Commitment Award recognises the efforts of a company that has made a real difference in the realms of conservation, sustainability, and community upliftment.

Heleen Mills 16/05/2023 Heleen Mills 16/05/2023

The Blessing of Rain After Years of Drought in Northern Kenya

After years of drought, Northern Kenya received its first proper rains spanning March, April and May 2023. In a matter of weeks, the once parched landscape was completely reborn and restored. A true testimony of nature’s resilience.

Heleen Mills 18/04/2023 Heleen Mills 18/04/2023

Snake Awareness Training at Sarara Camps

Did you know that snakes account for 44.8% of all human-animal conflict cases in Kenya. We were thrilled to host a snake-awareness workshop at Sarara for staff and community members.

Heleen Mills 11/04/2023 Heleen Mills 11/04/2023

Montessori teachers attend Language Training Workshop in Nairobi

Teaching is a challenging profession, and it requires a unique set of skills to be an effective educator. Recently, three Montessori teachers attended a language training workshop in Nairobi, where they learned about various aspects of language and how to apply it to their teaching environments.

Heleen Mills 16/03/2023 Heleen Mills 16/03/2023

Adapting School Uniforms to Support Indigenous Culture and Learning

Learn more about how The Sarara Foundation adapted school uniforms to support the unique culture and learning needs of our Montessori preschoolers.