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 Africa, 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…...
Growing and Learning: Recent Activities at MGRC
Soccer Success and Community Engagement MGRC recently hosted two exciting soccer matches, where our girls competed against local children’s centers. The girls had a blast participating in the games, thanks to the coaching of our dedicated employees, Ernest and Diana. Beyond soccer, they also enjoy other sports like netball and…...
Change a life today: 7 Precious girls await your child sponsorship at MGRC
Child sponsorship is at the heart of what we do at MGRC. By becoming a child sponsor, you’re not just providing financial support; you’re offering a lifeline to a child in need. Your sponsorship ensures that these girls receive quality education, nutritious meals, healthcare, and a safe, loving environment. Through…...
From humble beginnings to modern farming practices: MGRC ecoFarm journey
The Maasai Girls Rescue Center (MGRC) is a safe haven for young at-risk Maasai girls in Tanzania, providing them with education, safety, and a nurturing environment. But MGRC’s vision goes beyond just these immediate needs. We want to empower our girls to become self-sufficient, capable of not only feeding themselves…...
Meet the newest team members at MGRC ecoVillage
MGRC was founded by one person with a vision but has since grown with the support of generous contributors, sponsors, and local residents. The organization has formed strong connections with the community and talented individuals from Tanzania who share its principles. Today, the entire MGRC enterprise is managed by these…...
Celebrating the milestones in the lives of our new residents and recent graduates
In the heart of Maasai land, where challenges are as vast as the plains, MGRC stands as a beacon of hope for at-risk girls. Faced with the threat of child marriage, female genital mutilation (FGM), and limited educational opportunities, these young women often find their futures uncertain. MGRC provides a…...
Help us build bathrooms and classrooms
The girls of MGRC and their schoolmates need your help. The local primary school is severely overcrowded and without bathrooms. The government began a construction project, but it has stalled due to lack of funding. Things move slowly in Tanzania, and it could be years before the project is completed. …...
God’s Invisible Hand at Work
Written by: Mary Flieller Hugh IIlsley, former business executive and founder of Identity Sports is a generous and long-time supporter of Maasai Girls Rescue Center. Identity Sports is a Christian Outreach Ministry dedicated to impacting lives by sharing inspirational stories from professional athletes who have found their true identities in…...
