The Nadumu Maasai Women’s Organization was founded in 2021 by executive director Simon Emanuel. This is his story
When growing up I witnessed the daily challenges that women in my community, especially my mother, had to endure. She worked very hard to support our family because my father didn’t take care of us. She didn’t own any property, had no rights including decision making, she possessed no authority within the family. I also witnessed abuse against women and girls including beatings, early and forced marriage and female genital mutilation (FGM). When I was young I had a dream that one day I would work to support my community. I dreamt of an environment in which both men and women could thrive. This would happen through improving the standard of life for those who live a vulnerable life, as well as more quality and freedom for girls and women.