The morning was a rush of packing, weighing luggage and shaving heads. Women included. My little electric hair clipper I had brought from Canada was put to good use.
These Maasai are Missionaries and Evangelists and as the title of their 2-month USA tour suggests, they are the Faces of Change. These 9 are part of a much larger group who want to bring change to their culture and to help preserve a people group that is constantly threatened by AIDS . They do this through singing in and around Tanzania about Women's Rights, AIDS issues, education and their faith in Jesus. A beautiful photobook has been produced by Pamoja Ministries which chronicles the lives and beliefs of these Christian Maasai. Touring the southern United States is a first step in reaching out and sharing their lives with other cultures. They will be promoting the book, En-Kata, and 60% of the proceeds from the sale of this book will be used to build a school for the children of Orbili and Olerumo. Visit the website for more information about the people, the book and the tour at www.en-kata.com
