Hellen purchased some land and has created a village for widows to live in and raise up their children happily. This land also houses a school which she has built for the children.
In the Maasai culture, young women are often married to older men, increasing the likelihood of being widowed.
- Employment opportunities at Tepesua Cultural Eco Camp which has cottages, campsite and also offers several tourist activities.
- Where better to experience local culture than in an authentic Maasai village?
- Where else could you be closer to the real Maasai life than trekking and wildlife viewing across Maasai Mara with the Tepesua team?
- In the Maasai culture, young women are often married to older men, increasing the likelihood of being widowed.
Cultural Eco Cottages
With the help of donors, she drilled a borehole which the community has access to. This has reduced the long distance in which they used to walk in search of water and the risk of the women being killed by wild animals.
Tepesua community based organization is:
1. Empowering women economically and socially.
(SDG 5 – Gender Equality)
2. Rescuing girls from FGM and early marriage and educating them.
(SGD 4 & 5 – Quality Education & Gender Equality)
3. Boosting the local economy through sustainable tourist attractions and activities.
(SDG 1 & 8 – No Poverty & Decent work and economic growth)
4. Ensuring guests experience the authentic Maasai culture.
