News Update: First Sironka Youth Leadership Camp Empowers Future Change-Makers
August 2025 – Maasai Mara, Kenya
Earlier this month, Sironka hosted its first-ever Youth Leadership Camp, bringing together 45 young people from villages across the Maasai Mara for a week of training, mentorship, and cultural exchange.
Held at the Oloolaimutia Community Resource Center, the camp focused on leadership, life skills, climate awareness, and the power of education. Through workshops, group projects, and storytelling sessions led by local role models, youth participants explored what it means to be a leader in their community—while staying rooted in their Maasai identity.
“We learned that leadership is not just about speaking loudly—it’s about listening, acting with purpose, and standing up for our people,” said Miriam Naserian, age 16, one of the camp’s participants.
Highlights of the camp included:
A career visioning session with local professionals
Story circles with elders on the role of tradition in leadership
A youth-led climate action pledge to protect local resources
A cultural night celebrating Maasai music, dance, and dress
The Youth Leadership Camp is part of Sironka’s wider mission to invest in the next generation of community leaders, ensuring young Maasai have the tools, confidence, and voice to shape their own future.
“This is just the beginning,” said Executive Director Bibi Taylor. “These young people are the heartbeat of change in the Mara.”
Coming Soon:
Plans are underway for a Girls-Only Leadership Weekend in October 2025, with a focus on empowerment, education, and mentorship.