Traditions

John Hockenberry

The Secret Is Out in Frankfurt: An Oliveseed Grows in Africa

Journalist John Hockenberry weaves a colorful tale...

Ali Amhal

Amazigh Women & the Argan Tree

Amazigh women and argan trees have a lot in common. They are precious, invaluable pillars of Moroccan-Amazigh life, culture, and identity.

Alex Lekishon

Emanyata Oolorikan ‘Olng’esherr’ rite of passage in the Maasai community

Alex Lekishon explains the male rites of passage performed every 15 years in the Maasai Mara, transitioning males to adulthood.

Nicolette Gualino

What Earth Day Means to Me

Meet Bay Area Youth Ambassador Nicolette as she reflects on the essential role of trees and conservation in our changing world.

Amos Kipeen

In Their Words: Stories from Young Maasai

What was life like in 2020 on the Maasai Mara for teenagers and kids at home? We asked them to tell us. Here's a quick update from Amos.

Larbi Arbaoui

MLP & the Enduring Power of Story

Larbi tells us about his love of storytelling and how we're helping the tradition thrive in Morocco through the MLP Writing Competition.

Jack Lekishon

Oliveseed—More to the Name Than Meets the Eye

As Jack Lekishon explains, the African olive tree is a symbol of both nurturing and strength in Maasai culture.

Fred Kariankei

An Olive Tree Isn't Just a Tree... It's a Holy Tree

Did you know that the wild African olive tree has deep meaning in Maasai culture? Our friend Fred explains.

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