highlands kenya
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Highlands Kenya. By: Dhahira Faqih. Masai Backround. Masia is well known for their traditional kenyan culture Masia men wander in search of green pastures Wemon have a submissive role to raise children They have very poor health. … Masia Backround. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
MASAI BACKROUND
Masia is well known for their traditional kenyan
culture
Masia men wander in search of green pastures
Wemon have a submissive role to raise children
They have very poor health
… MASIA BACKROUND
Homes are made of wood branches, cow dung,
polythene paper
Nutrition and food hygein is a concern
Women give birth each year
ABOUT ED COLINA
Supports early childhood learning
Built three preschools
Helping build Highlands kenya
EDUCATION
The nearest school is five miles away
Many masia children only get to school at the age
of ten or eleven
Girls have to do chores before going to school
Boys are given first priority for books and uniform
E D C O L I N A F O U N D AT I O N - SU P P O RT E D E A R LY C H I L DH O O D SC HO O LS
This foundation supports three early childhood
schools and feeding programs
Two more preschools supported by the foundations
and are now independent
OUR GOAL
Begin a new school and food program for the masia
community
Girls and boys can go to the school
All children will be able to get an education
Provide a good lunch and clean drinking water
THAT IS NOW, AND THAT IS SOON!
Now! Soon!
• Walk five miles for school
• School in community
• Drink dirty water • Have a water filter
• No food • One meal a day
• Behind in learning • In your age group
STUDENTS DON’T GO TO SCHOOL
Three year Olds
four year olds
five year olds
six year olds
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10
20
30
Series 1
Series 1
WE CAN MAKE A CHANGE
This is your time to make a difference
The masia people are counting on you
Send money is all you have to do