Karibuni sana!

Welcome to Natopiwo Organization

Our mission is to support Maasai communities of Northern Tanzania
About Us

We are a registered nonprofit, non-governmental organization operating in rural Maasailand in Northern Tanzania.

Natopiwo was founded in 2017 by Moses Kamaika Lengidari, a Maasai man from Monduli District.

Our work supports Maasai families in the Arusha Region through education, community-based environmental work, the empowerment of women and girls, and the distribution of basic provisions during times of crisis.

Where we work

Monduli Juu Ward

Eluwai is a village in Monduli ward located in Monduli District of Arusha Region. The village of Eluwai has a population of 3,110 Maasai people.

Lendikenya Village

Lendikinya is a village in Sepeko ward in Monduli District in Arusha Region. Lendikinya is near Eluwai Village. It has a population of 2,630 Maasai people.

PROJECTS

We have earned grants and received donations totaling ~ $100,000.00.  With this money, we have accomplished the following projects, and we are growing still.

Environmental empowerment
Community-Based Environmental Work

Natopiwo works with the community on reforestation, erosion mitigation, vegetation restoration, and to build sustainable water solutions.

Women & Girls
Women’s Projects

We work with Maasai women to support their livelihoods, independence, and wellbeing through economic empowerment, health, and environmental initiatives. 

Education
Natopiwo Preschool

Natopiwo Preschool is our flagship project. Five days a week, we provide pre-primary instruction to Maasai children ages 3-7. We also feed the children one meal a day and provide clean water.

Education of youth
Education Sponsorship

In 2021, we expanded Natopiwo support to include Maasai young adults who show promise in their higher education studies but who are otherwise unable to attend school.