News
Our girls participated in a biology contest on June 11. Out of 9 schools and over 200 students, Beryl, who is in Form 4 at the BEADS High School, placed #1 - WOW. Tembea High School placed 3rd and we are very pleased that we will be continuing to the next level of competition.
All donations will help with our science lab and supplies - $15,000
Thank you for your years of support and Beryl will surely be a success.
BEADS is proud to announce that #72 Everlyn Lonte was accepted to the Young African Scholars Leadership program which will be held in Rwanda next August. We are so excited she was chosen from the applicants from 30 African countries. Everlyn is already a leader and the Yale training should bring her many more leadership skills. She is especially interested in the environment.
To see an overview of the program, click here: Yale Young African Scholars Program | Yale Young Global Scholar
EVERLYN LONTE #72
Read Everlyn's inspirational application essay!
The gift of an education will belong to the sponsored girl for the rest of her life and no one can ever take it from her.
Left to right - Teacher Tim and Susan in 9th grade with her mother
On Saturday January 12, 2013, the new Tembea Academy was dedicated. Two days later, the 9th graders began their interactive coursework with book groups, writing sessions, math and science exercises involving the Great Migration, activities in food preservation, and more.
Students preparing to reenact the Great Migration
May 2009
In their early teens, Maasai girls go through a ritual that elevates them from girlhood to womanhood. BEADS is committed to helping the Maasai maintain this beautiful tradition, while providing Alternative Ceremonies that do not include the FGM that has occurred in the past.
Watch an interview with Siato, a young Maasai girl about to take part in one of BEADS' alternative ceremonies.
May 2009
Sponsored girls at Lobarishereki Primary School talk about early marriage and the benefits of education.
May 2009
Watch a great video about the new classrooms at Top Ride Academy and the new library at Lobarishereki Primary School!
2007
We have always known that BEADS' mission can only succeed with the support of the local Maasai people. One of our most important supporters among the Maasai is Patrick Papatiti.
Patrick is a Maasai warrior, known as Moran. In fact, he is the leader of 8,000 warriors in the region where he lives. The tribal elders bestowed this honor upon Patrick, and he will hold the position for life.
Patrick believes in the power of education. BEADS secured a sponsorship for Patrick, so that he could graduate from high school at the age of 31. His influence within the community on women's issues and the importance of education has been critical to our success. BEADS owes him much.
Here is an article written by Patrick in 2007, close to his graduation.
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