Nemta, an eleven-year-old Maasai girl, calls Arusha, Tanzania her home now. Despite her age, she has only recently begun her educational journey, attending the baby class at Camp Joshua due to never having gone to school before. She lives with her parents and younger brother, facing economic challenges as her father is currently unemployed. As a member of the Maasai tribe, Nemta’s primary language is Maa, the traditional tongue of her people. Her limited knowledge of Swahili, one of Tanzania’s official languages, reflects the preservation of her cultural heritage. This linguistic background is common among Maasai children, especially those with limited exposure to formal education. Nemta’s favorite food is ugali, a staple dish in Tanzanian cuisine. This preference for ugali, a stiff dough made from cornmeal, cassava flour, sorghum, or millet, connects her to the culinary traditions of her country. Ugali is often considered Tanzania’s national dish. Living at Camp Joshua, she is now part of a community that values education. The opportunity to attend school, even if starting later than her peers, represents a significant step towards literacy and broader opportunities in modern Tanzania