East Africa
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East Africa
Welcome to East Africa
Whether you’re making jewelry with Maasai (pronounced mah-se-eye) women, speaking Swahili in a busy urban market, listening to hip hop with Nairobi youth or relaxing on the beach along the Swahili coast, you’re enjoying East Africa.
Known for its vibrant people and breathtaking wildlife, the region has also faced many hard times, including long wars and many dangerous droughts that make it difficult, and sometimes impossible, for people to get water or grow food.
Millions of East Africans are struggling just to find food each day. A lot of development assistance is needed to empower East Africans with the skills and resources they need to break out of poverty.
Immerse yourself in East African culture. Meet the Maasai, learn the history and help give children the chance to succeed.