Goat Development Project for Maasai Women
A women-empowerment goat project where Nasaru Organization provides goats, training, and funding to help Maasai women grow sustainable herds and improve their economic stability.
About this program
The Goat Development Project is a long-term women empowerment initiative led by Nasaru Organization to support Maasai women in Simanjiro. The project aims to strengthen the economic stability of women through sustainable livestock development, focusing on goat breeding and herd multiplication. Under this initiative, Nasaru Organization provides an initial grant of TZS 1,000,000 to selected women groups. With this funding, the organization purchases goats and other essential resources needed to start the project. The beneficiaries are guided to care for the goats responsibly and to prioritize herd growth rather than selling the animals for short-term income. A key principle of the project is sustainability. The goats are expected to reproduce, allowing the women to build larger herds that can support long-term income generation, nutrition, and economic independence for their households. To ensure transparency, Nasaru Organization manages all financial reporting for the project. Regular updates and progress reports are shared with donors to maintain accountability and demonstrate the impact of their contributions. The project also includes a revolving empowerment model. Within 18 months of receiving support, beneficiaries return 50% of the original grant amount. These funds are then reinvested to support additional women, expanding the project’s reach and creating a continuous cycle of empowerment within the community. Through this initiative, Nasaru Organization is committed to creating sustainable economic opportunities, strengthening livelihoods, and advancing women’s development across the Maasai community.
Impact snapshot
Women supported are2 women Goat Distributed are10 goats Herd growth is for fattening Funds recycled is 500,000/= refunded Community Impact is improved income.