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Engaruka Community Initiative Organization (“ENCO)”

Provides health, education, and economic empowerment services and programs to improve the lives of women and children in rural Maasai communities.

Donations

Donations

ENCO receives donations from visitors all around the world whom wish to make a change within Masai societies . Remember,  It’s not how much we give but how much love we put into giving

Women Empowerment

The partnership between ENCO and the Maasai women highlights the importance of fostering self-reliance and resilience within marginalized communities. Through this initiatives, ENCO aims to break the cycle of poverty by providing tools and resources that empower individuals to take control of their economic well-being.

Engaruka English Medium Primary School

ENCO through its Education program started a primary English medium school which aims to provide  quality education within Maasai societies due to limited chances of getting education especially to girls.

ENCO is a charitable, not-for-profit, Tanzania registered non-governmental organization dedicated to improving the livelihoods and well-being of vulnerable women and children of rural Maasai communities through  Education Environment, Health and economic empowerment programs . ENCO was founded in 2014 and operates in the Arusha region of Tanzania, particularly in Monduli, Ngorongoro and Longido districts. Though we focus primarily on women and children, we recognize that educating men is necessary for the well-being and empowerment of women and children. Consequently, we also provide educational services to men

Mission

Engaruka Community Initiative Organization (ENCO) is  dedicated to improving the livelihoods and well-being of members of rural Maasai communities through health, education, economic empowerment, and environmental programs.

Vision

ENCO strives to create & support healthy, educated, gender equitable, economically viable, and environmentally sustainable rural Maasai communities particularly in Monduli, Ngorongoro and Longido districts of Tanzania

Values

ENCO recognizes the importance of compassion, trust, generosity, determination, honesty, and spirituality and supports these values in our daily lives.

EDUCATION

In pastoralist Maasai communities illiteracy rates are approximately 75% and women are the worst affected.
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HEALTH

Improve The Health Of Vulnerable Women And Children.
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EMPOWERMENT

Reduce poverty by improving the economic status of vulnerable women through income generating programs.
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ENVIRONMENT

Restore degraded watersheds, forests and grasslands.
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What’s New – Latest News

Greener Pastures Initiative: Restoring Ecosystems in Engaruka

| Olar Paul |
Greener Pastures Initiative: Restoring Ecosystems in Engaruka For years, the Engaruka community has faced a persistent challenge: the loss of native green grass due to invasive tree and grass species. This problem has severely affected grazing lands, leaving livestock such as cattle and sheep without adequate food. In response, ENCO launched the Greener Pastures Initiative, […]
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2023 Annual Report

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Building Dreams, One Swing at a Time

| Olar Paul |
Building Dreams, One Swing at a Time: Engaruka Community Initiative Creates a Playground Oasis for EEMPS Students Engaruka Community Initiative Organization (ENCO) has taken a giant leap towards enhancing the educational experience at Engaruka English Medium Primary School (EEMPS) by spearheading the construction of a vibrant and engaging playground for its students. This initiative, undertaken […]
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Introduction to ENCO by Martha Olemisiko, Managing Director

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