{"id":11294,"date":"2017-03-27T18:53:49","date_gmt":"2017-03-27T16:53:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wecare-association.com\/masai-mama-africa-center-mmac\/"},"modified":"2025-07-07T17:48:33","modified_gmt":"2025-07-07T15:48:33","slug":"masai-mama-africa-center-mmac","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wecare-association.com\/en\/kenya-completed-projects\/masai-mama-africa-center-mmac\/","title":{"rendered":"Masai Mama Africa Center (MMAC)"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

MMAC – A Shelter for Maasai Women<\/strong><\/h2>

Background<\/strong><\/p>

Female genital mutilation (FGM) is a widespread and deeply rooted practice in many Maasai communities. It ranges from circumcision to the complete removal of the external female genital organs. The consequences are serious: lifelong damage to health, psychological trauma and often dropping out of school. <\/p>

Despite being prohibited by law, Maasai girls are traditionally cut at the age of around 15 – often shortly before an arranged marriage. As FGM is strongly rooted in the cultural context, it can only be overcome through joint action within the community<\/strong>. <\/p>

Project idea<\/strong><\/p>

The initiative for the project came from the women themselves – supported by the municipal council. They wanted to set an example against the cruel and unhealthy practice and demanded a protected space for education, medical care and economic prospects<\/strong>. <\/p>

Goal: A center for protection, education and self-determination<\/strong><\/p>

A multifunctional women’s center<\/strong> was built in the Kajiado district – the Masai-Mama-Africa-Center (MMAC)<\/strong>. It serves as a contact point and shelter for Maasai women on the topics of sexuality, pregnancy, birth and self-determination. <\/p>

Functions of the MMAC<\/strong><\/p>