Maji Moto is a model community for surrounding villages.

In November of 2007, after Jamii Moja agreed to help the Maasai implement the changes in the rites of passage for the young girls, Jane Tormey and Gail McCormick returned to Maji Moto to speak to the elders of the nearby villages. There was a phenomenal turn out of an estimated 500 people. The nearby villages were interested in Maji Moto and their successes and relative prosperity. Jane and Gail spoke with the local council people, the Director of Education in the district and other leaders in the community. The changes that have been implemented in Maji Moto have become a model for other villages. Neighboring Maasai leaders and local governmental entities view Maji Moto as an example of self advocacy and sustainability. Jamii Moja in partnership with African communities endeavors to create self sustaining independent environments.

Water Bore Hole

On October 2, 2010 history was made in the Maasai community of Maji Moto, Kenya.   Construction of a critically needed well began. On October 3, water was struck 200 meters under the surface of the African savanna.  The well serves the needs of a large Maasai community and drastically reduces the travel distance to their water supply.

Education

Jamii Moja sponsored 13 children in primary school and 4 high school students in boarding school in the nearby town of Narok, Kenya.   Sponsorships provide a food program, uniforms, textbooks and all school supplies for one year.   The high school sponsorship includes full room and board, education and supplies for one year.

Micro-Enterprise

Jamii Moja supports micro-enterprise in the village of Maji Moto such as the maintenance of photovoltaic battery chargers used for cell phones and other electronic equipment.   In addition, the widows create and sell their indigenous jewelry to visiting tourists.

Medical

Jamii Moja aids in support to the Maji Moto medical clinic.

Future Plans

Board members Gail McCormick and Kathleen Lewis along with film maker Sarah McCormick recently returned from Kenya.  They witnessed the drilling of the bore hole and documented the progress of Jamii Moja’s projects.  Filming encompassed inteviews with members of the community and sponsored students.  Relationships were established for potential future projects with other villages.