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Guest post: The most surprising things about my trip to MGRC

When I first came to Tanzania, Africa for my trip to MGRC, I was expecting most of it to be just like America.  After being here for a week, I learned it was nothing like being in America. People in Africa have life so much harder than me or anyone I…...

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And then there were 33

I am sitting here wanting to share many activities that have been going on in the life of MGRC.  I always state that I am not the best writer in the world. I have been asked to do video messages as my gift for gab is better than my writing…...

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Why I have to turn people away every week and how I plan to overcome it

It has been a very busy and interesting couple of weeks. MGRC is currently at capacity renting the LOOCIP hostel and facilities. The government brought four girls last week to us who they are protecting from forced marriage. Even though we are full, Sayuni who just had thyroid surgery is…...

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Sayuni’s Story, Staying Busy & Planning for the Future

I am behind in writing my blog. I could use the excuse that I have been extremely busy but there is always time to send information and keep people informed. It has been a very exciting year so far. We had several successful projects that will help our girls now…...

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2019 is Starting off Great

I was reminded that I have not blogged in a while. It is because we have been so busy with the girls’ school break, the Christmas holidays and school shopping for the girls. 2019 is starting off great with many good things happening at MGRC. We now have 23 girls…...

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With your help, our journey continues

2018 has been a year of tremendous growth for MGRC, and a lot of great things are happening. My goal for this project is to offer Maasai girls and the Maasai village a path to break a debilitating cycle of child-mortality, extreme poverty, FGM, and abuses of child-marriage. Your support…...

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Why I’m asking for goats for Christmas

Raising goats at our center will provide sustainable food source for our girls. I believe in this sustainable project and as with everything I do I weigh the short and long term benefits – this project will make a lasting impact.  Goats thrive very well in our climate and our…...

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Upon My Return

I returned from my annual visit to the States. It was a great time visiting family and friends. Everyone back home is doing well. It is great to see how grown-up my grandchildren are getting. My daughter’s oldest is now 16. Time really does fly by. It is a reminder…...

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The luxury of storing food

The Luxury of Storing Food Whenever I visit the states it always reminds me of just how fortunate and blessed we are to have so many varieties of fresh meat and produce readily available to us. In the remote areas of Tanzania, meat especially is very hard to come by…...

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Our First Year’s Accomplishments & Help from Unexpected Places

Our first year’s accomplishments MGRC is gaining traction and with any growth it is not always smooth sailing but the rewards are worth it. MGRC has just celebrated its official one year anniversary and we have learned a lot. Our first year’s accomplishments started with two girls last year and…...

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