Simple Ways to Make a Big Difference

Simple Ways to Make a Big Difference

Supporting education should be easy. That’s why we accept donations online via Credit Cards. No matter the amount, your generosity goes directly toward efforts to support Manyara Ranch School and improve the school for generations to come.

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Voices of Hope

Inspiring Stories from the children and the community of Manyara Ranch School— sharing their journeys, challenges, and dreams for a brighter future.

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Tubulu

When we first visited Manyara Ranch School, right away we saw a dormitory that was burned out from a fire. We asked about that and when it was going to be repaired. The answer—no funds. A well was no longer working due to a burned out pump. No funds. Mattresses were so worn out—no funds. Children sat on the floor in classrooms of 100+ students. Desks?? No funds. So with the $23,000 that we had raised we rebuilt the dormitory, repaired the bunkbeds, bought 86 new mattresses and 100 new desks. We then realized that this was the tip of the iceberg! So so much still to do. This is why we're asking for your help.

The little boy Tubulu wanted so badly to go to school, but his father said no. He was needed to herd the goats. Tubulu begged and was beaten. One night his sister told him to leave the village and go to Manyara Ranch school. It took him many days of walking from his village to Manyara - 158 miles, alone, through land filled with wildlife, and made it to the school.Tubulu was 11 years old when he arrived in January 2024. In 1 1/2 years he has gone from no education to the top of his class, and is number 5 of 106 fourth graders!

Six boys, 10-13 yrs. old, also arrived at the school this past January. They left their village and their lives as goat herders, walked 20 miles to Manyara Ranch School, told the headmaster that they wanted to go to school, were taken in and are now thriving at school.(Pictures included in their Maasai traditional clothing). Just a few of the many stories!!

Thanks for your support!
Melinda Oliver and Dave Roman
Founders of Friends of Manyara Ranch School

Current Projects

Current Projects

We are actively working on a wide range of essential projects to improve the learning environment and quality of life for the Maasai children at Manyara Ranch School, including:

  • Repairing deteriorating campus buildings to ensure safe, durable classrooms and dormitories
  • Building safe and healthy septic systems for improved sanitation
  • Providing nutritional and adequate food to support student health and growth
  • Expanding the campus with:
  • 16 new dormitories
  • 16 new classrooms
  • 16 new teacher homes
  • New bathrooms for all buildings
  • Computer Lab and Library
  • Clothing and Shoe Repair Room
  • Teacher Storeroom
  • Enlarging the dining room and kitchen to accommodate the growing student body
  • Equipping teachers with computers and providing campus-wide WiFi to enhance learning and administration
  • Supplying mattresses and single beds for every student to ensure restful sleep
  • Providing desks for every student to improve classroom comfort and focus
  • Building sports facilities: playing fields for older students and playgrounds for younger children
  • Purchasing sports equipment to encourage physical activity and team-building
  • Acquiring additional educational materials to enrich the curriculum
  • Providing health and dental check-ups for all students to support overall well-being
  • Installing fans in every building to create a more comfortable environment

Each project is a vital step toward transforming Manyara Ranch School into a healthy, safe, and inspiring place for education.

Give Now, Change a Life

Give Now, Change a Life