Guest author: Cammy West – Sponsor and Volunteer I recently returned from an unforgettable visit to the Maasai Girls Rescue Center (MGRC) in Karatu, Tanzania. This marked my fourth time with this incredible community of bright, resilient, and deeply inspiring young girls. Each visit has been meaningful, but this one…...
🌞 Summer of Growth at MGRC
Summer of growth has officially arrived at the Maasai Girls Rescue Center (MGRC) in Tanzania! It is filled with excitement, learning, and transformation. From June 6 to July 8, our girls are on their school break—and instead of slowing down, they’re diving into hands-on activities that build confidence and self-reliance.…...
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…...
Celebrate Women’s Day with an Inspiring Film Featuring Maasai Girls Rescue Center
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,…...
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…...
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…...
