The purpose of the Maasai Cultural Exchange Project is to support the efforts of the SIMOO. SIMOO* has as its goal the improving of living standards of the poorest community members among the Maasai, as well as celebrating and preserving the most valuable aspects of Maasai traditions. The hope is that the project will help promote global awareness through education and cultural exchange with the Maasai.
*Simba Maasai Outreach Organization is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) nonprofit organization serving the Maasai, an indigenous nomadic tribe from Kenya, East Africa.
* Raise awareness of the needs of the Maasai to develop sources of water
* Improve their health and living standards, which includes education and empowerment of women
* Help the Maasai maintain and foster their rich cultural traditions
* Provide educational and professional resources and networking to SIMOO