Two new scholarship students-Ololosokwan, Loliondo

I am thrilled to announce that we have two Masai girls from Loliondo, being sponsored to go to Emanyata Secondary School in Ololosokwan.  A huge thank you to the Unicorn School in the UK for finding sponsors for these two amazing Masai girls. 
  Five female students in total were nominated for the scholarship through a collaboration with Mwalimu's school, Ololosokwan Primary School and the Nomad Trust.  The final decision rested with the donors and the Unicorn School in the UK, who chose to sponsor Simalo Rotiken and Nashipai Sepere.  Simalo is 14 years old, enjoys playing netball, reading the news and she would like to be a nurse when she is older.
 

  Nashipai is 13 years old, likes watching movies, reading novels and would like to be a pilot when she grows up.

I look forward to sharing updates with you all on how they get on at Secondary school.  Thank you to their sponsors.

Serengeti Watch Partnership

Nomad Trust is currently looking at partnering with Serengeti Watch on their STEP (Serengeti Teachers' Environmental Program) project.  The aim of the project is to provide Tanzanian science teachers with an intensive three day training session focused on deepening understanding of environmental issues and environmental protection efforts in Tanzania.  In addition, participating teachers engage a student leader in the training, and are provided with a six-week instructional curriculum and material for follow-up classroom implementation.
We aim to work with 5 schools around Ololosokwan, with 10 teachers participating in the program which will include:
A one day Serengeti national park field experience, with a Nomad guide, to learn more about how Tanzanian National Parks provide exclusive protection for endangered species.
Participation in a two-day follow-up training to receive curriculum and materials, experience modeled strategies and lessons, and prepare for classroom implementation.

Nomad Trust is currently fund raising for this worth while project, we are looking to raise $2000 for teacher accommodation, transport and meals for the three day project, as well as printed material to stay in the school we partner with.  To contribute please email me: Nomadtrust@nomad.co.tz