Laying the Foundation: Sponsor a Primary School Student
Education is more than just learning; it’s a powerful tool that unlocks opportunities, helping young people reach their full potential and, in turn, give back to their communities.
At The Maarifa Foundation, we know that investing in education goes beyond individual success — it strengthens entire communities and ecosystems. Our school fee support program not only keeps students in the classroom but also sets them on a path to become responsible citizens, future leaders, and environmental stewards. Educated youth contribute to their families’ incomes, drive local economic development, and help foster harmony between people and the wildlife that shares their land.
We are deeply committed to gender equality. Through our 50% girl student policy, we ensure that girls — who are often the first to be overlooked and at the highest risk of dropping out — receive equal access to education and the chance to build brighter futures.
In 2025, we are proudly supporting 80 students across three primary schools, providing essential school fee assistance that keeps young learners in the classroom and on the path to success.
Your support helps us continue this vital work — empowering the next generation of Maasai leaders, change-makers, and conservation champions.
Illoirero Primary School
Illoirero Primary School is located in the Eselenkei Group Ranch and borders Selenkay Conservancy in the Amboseli Ecosystem. This is a day school, and we have been sponsoring students here since 2020. We are currently sponsoring 50 students and are able to cover 100% of their annual fee at just $50 (Australian dollars) per student.
Visit our sponsorship page if you would like to become an Illoirero Primary School sponsor.
Meet a few of our students from Illoirero Primary School who are part of our sponsorship program.
Hello, my name is Yianoi Mboya
$300.00
Hello, my name is Seneu Leparakuo
$300.00
Hello, my name is Kehara Kilelo
$300.00
Hello, my name is Kakiya Ntoros
$300.00
Hello, my name is Josphat Selenkia Sarijore
$300.00
Hello, my name is Jacinta Namunyak Miroe
$300.00
Kishermoruak Primary School
Kishermoruak Primary School is a boarding school located on the boundaries of Ol Kinyei Conservancy in the Mara.
Since 2022, we have been paying 50% of annual tuition fees for 16 students identified as most in need. This has been made possible thanks to the ongoing support of the Solomons Group. We call these students “the Solomons Sixteen’.
Its with thanks to additional individual sponsors that we support a total of 20 students.
Oloibormurt Primary School
Oloibormurt Primary School joined The Maarifa Foundation in 2024. Also located on the borders of Ol Kinyei and Mara Ripoi Conservancies in the Mara Ecosystem, here $130 AUD pays 50% of the years school fees per student. We are currently look for more sponsors to expand our support to 10 students.
