Don't Leave us Behind - Maasai Indigenous Peoples of Tanzania
Some groups in the Maasai community rely on livestock as their sole source of income, leaving them vulnerable. Some of the challenges they face include scarcity of resources, climate change, and livestock diseases. In this Maa language interview, Kipaya Ole Mapi, a pastoralist from Monduli District, tells us about the plight of his people.
Produced by Mathias Thooko (Maasai)
Interviewee Kipaya Ole Mapi (Maasai)
"Burn your village to the ground", by The Haluci Nation, used with permission.
Electing Indigenous Women Leaders In Tanzania
This Episode focuses on women's rights in running for leadership positions within the Maasai indigenous community.
This episode was recorded in Loliondo Division at Enguserosambu Village, with the aim of collecting women opinions before the upcoming general elections expected to be held later this year. Produced by Mathias Thooko, for Loliondo FM, Tanzania
Coping with Climate Change
This episode was recorded in Engare Sero Ward, Sale Division, Tanzania. Its focus is on the traditional methods of the Maasai community used to cope with the challenges of climate change. This program was organized in collaboration with the IWDA organization. Produced by Mathias Thooko for Loliondo FM.