About Us

Who we are

Natopiwo Organization

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

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

Our work supports Maasai families in Arusha Region through the education of youth, the economic empowerment of women, and the distribution of basic provisions such as food, water, and health insurance cards. 

In addition to these projects, we are currently raising funds to renovate a 40 year old water reservoir/ dam that provides water to ~ 10,000 people and millions of domestic and wild animals in Monduli District.

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the Natopiwo Organization is to support Maasai communities of Northern Tanzania primarily through the education of youth, the empowerment of women and girls, the renewal of the environment, and the distribution of basic provisions such as food, water, and health insurance cards.

VISION STATEMENT

The founders of the Natopiwo Organization believe in a world that is equitable to all regardless of ethnic community, gender, sex, and socio-economic status (among other things). We envision Maasai communities of Northern Tanzania whereby all children have equal access to educational opportunities – especially early-childhood education. We envision Maasai communities renewing their environments for sustainable, healthy ecosystems. 

We believe education is one avenue through which people open up possibilities for their futures, achieve economic empowerment, and gain understandings of their rights. We also envision Maasai communities whereby all people have their basic needs met and where women, especially, have equal opportunities to engage in civic spaces. We envision a world where all people have what they need to flourish in ways that resonate for them.