We have started a community-based sustainable reforestation project that focuses specifically on culturally and economically valuable indigenous species.

In the summer of 2006, over 50 trees were planted, including a variety of indigenous and non-indigenous trees. Fruit trees were also planted in order to provide a source of food for the Maasai.

 The tree planting program is extremely beneficial because the environment provides the Maasai with so much of their livelihood. Without the reforestation program, the supply of tress would be depleted due to constant stripping for farm purposes and illegal coal making. Trees are an important part of Maasai livelihood because they provide natural shelter, food, religious and healing needs.

Tree Planting ProgramCurrently, Kitumusote is working to raise funds for a permanent water source in the form of a borehole and well to service the Maasai village. A rain catch system was built this summer, but only holds enough water for less than a month. In 2005, Mondulli Juu and much of East Africa was faced with a terrible drought that caused the death of people, livestock, and many flora and fauna. Mondulli Juu is only serviced with one water source at the moment, a resevoir built 30 years ago that is shared by people, livestock and wild animals.

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