Community and Culture

July was a joyful and full month at the Maasai Girls Rescue Center. Between birthday celebrations, the return to school, a meaningful field trip into town, and continued progress on the farm, we saw so many reminders of why this work matters. A Month Full of Birthdays Fourteen of our…...

Learning takes many forms. And when you can combine learning with fun and games, everyone wins. Competitive sports offer that perfect combination, and they are an important part of the girls’ development. The joy of winning, resilience after loss, and the value of teamwork prepare them for their independent lives…...

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.…...

I recently had the most wonderful return visit to see the Maasai Girls Rescue Center (MGRC) transformation. My first trip was in September 2022, when the girls were still in temporary quarters as the center was under construction. Rick Morro showed me the site, where a few buildings were rising…...

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…...

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…...