A personal journal entry from a 14-day Northern Tanzania safari, June 2025 My journey back to Tanzania Subsequent to my first African safari back in 2001, I have traveled back to Tanzania so many times I have lost count. I dunno, something like 12? Maybe 15 times? Each and every…...
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…...
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…...
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…...
