Author: Olar Paul

Promoting Environmental Sustainability through Tree Distribution

Written by Olar Paul on July 17, 2023. Posted in News.

Engaruka Community Initiative Organization is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting environmental sustainability and community development in the Engaruka region. One of our key project’s activity involved distributing various tree species to locals, aiming to enhance biodiversity, combat deforestation, and improve the overall ecological health of the area. This article will delve into the details of this environmental project activity undertaken by ENCO Importance of Tree Distribution: Trees play a crucial role in maintaining a healthy environment. They provide numerous benefits...

Service Without Boarders Trip to EEMPS

Written by Olar Paul on May 29, 2023. Posted in News.

Introduction In today’s interconnected world, service without borders is not just a catchphrase; it’s a testament to the power of global collaboration and goodwill. The spirit of volunteering transcends geographic boundaries and brings people from different corners of the world together to create lasting impacts. One such remarkable example of international volunteerism comes from the students of Virginia Tech, who journeyed to Tanzania to serve the Engaruka English Medium Primary School. Engaruka English Medium Primary School is located in the Engaruka region of Tanzania and is...

ST MATH classes

Written by Olar Paul on May 3, 2023. Posted in News.

ST Math is a program that starts by teaching the foundational mathematical concepts visually, then connects these ideas to the symbols, language, and robust discourse. With this visual learning, students are better equipped to tackle unfamiliar math problems, recognize patterns, and build conceptual understanding. This program was donated to us through MEF to be used by our school project that is Engaruka English Medium primary school. The school has started teaching ST MATH and students love this program. With the help of 10 computers donated by Service Without Boarders ( SWB ) we were able...

Martha Olemisiko (Sengeruan)

Written by Olar Paul on April 27, 2023. Posted in ENCO Staff.

Martha Olemisiko (Sengeruan) is the manager of Engaruka English Medium School (EEMPS) and Executive Director of the Engaruka Community Initiative Organization (ENCO), which operates the school. Martha is Maasai and obtained her B.S. in Sociology from the Catholic Univ. of Eastern Africa, Nairobi. She worked for the Maasai Women Development Organization (MWEDO) for 8 years as the Education Program Officer and Program Manager. At MWEDO she coordinated scholarships for more than 500 pastoralist girls, coordinated the MWEDO girl’s secondary school, and managed an adult literacy program for 6000...