Protecting Girls from Genital Mutilation in Kenya
Organization information
Tareto Maa Organization
Location: Kilgoris, Kenya
Summary
Tareto Maa is a community based organization that aims to overcome the cruel traditions of female circumcision and child marriage within the Maasai community. We built a rescue center which currently shelters 122 girls who refused to be circumcised and to be married by force and who were cast out by their families. We take care of the costs for food, clothes, and education for these children. In addition, we run information campaigns on child rights and child health in the local community.
Project locations
Kenya