Author: Mary Katherine DeVane, MGRC volunteer I arrived at Maasai Girls Rescue Center with my head full of stories and photos from afar, but nothing could have prepared me for what it felt like to walk the grounds and meet the girls in person. For years I’d followed MGRC’s mission…...
A life altering experience
There’s nothing quite like a first time—the first love, the first job, the first big win, the first big heartbreak. Our first trip to the Maasai Girls Rescue Center (MGRC) was one of those unforgettable firsts, a life altering experience. This life altering experience opened my eyes to new perspectives.…...
A Day in the Life of a Volunteer
Ever wondered what it’s really like to volunteer with MGRC? Follow Sarah, a recent volunteer, through a day in the life of a volunteer at our center in Tanzania and discover the joys, challenges, and profound rewards of hands-on service. Life of a volunteer 6:00 AM — Morning Preparations Sarah wakes…...
5 Essential Facts About Maasai Girls’ Challenges
The challenges facing Maasai girls in rural Tanzania represent one of the most urgent human rights crises. To understand why Maasai Girls Rescue Center’s work is so crucial, you need to understand the complex and interconnected challenges these vulnerable children face daily. These aren’t distant problems—they’re urgent realities affecting thousands…...
7 Ways Our Volunteers Drive Success
Our volunteers drive success and are the heartbeat of MGRC. They bring skills, love, and global perspectives that transform not just our girls’ educational experience, but their entire outlook on life. Since our founding, volunteers have been essential to our mission of rescuing and empowering vulnerable Maasai girls. Here’s how…...
Support & Experience Maasai Heritage at the Maasai Culture Center
At MGRC, we have always looked for ways to create sustainable change—not just for the girls we support, but for the broader Maasai community. With that vision in mind, we launched the Maasai Culture Center (MCC), located within our ecoLodge in Karatu, Tanzania. The center officially opened its doors in…...
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…...
