This International Women’s Day, the Maasai Girls Rescue Center (MGRC) is highlighted in a compelling collaboration between the Impact Stories Fund and Papricut, a leading videographer. The resulting film underscores the revolutionary work of the Maasai Girls Rescue Center, bringing their transformative impact to a global audience. A poignant film,…...
Breaking barriers: How the Maasai Girls Rescue Center is transforming lives
The Maasai Girls Rescue Center (MGRC) is breaking barriers, exemplifying a transformative approach to sustainable charity in Karatu,Tanzania, focusing on empowering at-risk Maasai girls through education, vocational training, and community development. Founded by Rick Morro, MGRC has evolved from a single act of kindness into a 10-acre ecoVillage, providing a…...
Seeds of Change: Celebrating Progress & Looking Ahead
Thank you for an amazing holiday season! As we step into a new year, filled with gratitude for our incredible supporters, we also recognize the seeds of change that have been planted, promising growth and transformation. Thanks to your generosity, we not only met our holiday fundraising goal of $300,000…...
Christmas in Tanzania: Celebrating Hope and Empowering Young Maasai Women
The holiday season here in Tanzania brings a quiet warmth, a time for deep reflection and gratitude. While the world outside may be bustling with excitement, our Maasai community celebrates Christmas with a simple grace, rooted in faith and the bonds of family. Church services, shared meals, and the quiet…...
Investing in the Future: The Larson Foundation’s Impact on MGRC
The Larson Foundation, established in 2012, is dedicated to being a catalyst for meaningful change. Communities around the world, including Maasai Girls Rescue Center, have been positively impacted by the Foundation’s contributions towards investing in the future. Its mission, Empowering All to Flourish, embraces the transformative power of giving back,…...
Preserving tradition: Welcoming our new Maasai Cultural Guide
We’re excited to announce a special addition to our community: a talented Maasai bead maker and cultural language teacher! Affectionately known as “Coco,” or grandmother, will play an important role in our newly established Maasai Cultural Center, a significant addition to our ecoLodge. This exciting project is designed to provide…...
Building a future beyond handouts: The Maasai ecoLodge progress and vision
As we approach the holiday season, we’re excited to share the progress of the Maasai ecoLodge project—a project that represents not just a facility but a powerful, sustainable future for the MGRC and the community. This eco-friendly lodging, designed with sustainable architecture and permaculture design principles, aims to be a…...
The impact of your donations: Transforming learning conditions
Celebrating success: A new classroom and more for Kininie School We are thrilled to announce that the school project, made possible through the generous contributions of many of our supporters, has been successfully completed! The district local chairman, along with other government leaders, attended a celebratory event and formally expressed…...