Author: Rick Morro, Founder, Maasai Girls Rescue Center It’s hard to believe another year has flown by here at the Maasai Girls Rescue Center. As I sit down to reflect on the past year, my heart swells with gratitude for the incredible progress we’ve made and the unwavering support we’ve…...
Building a future beyond handouts: The MGRC ecoLodge progress and vision
As we approach the holiday season, we’re excited to share the progress of the MGRC 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…...
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…...
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…...
How the MGRC ecoLodge supports the growth and well-being of Maasai girls
A successful ecoLodge is not only essential for the financial stability of the girls currently residing at MGRC, but it also guarantees that MGRC can continue to support a greater number of girls in the future. However, in addition to financial security, a thriving ecoLodge will have numerous other positive…...
A story of inspiration and success in vocational training
Celebrating Yeyolai There are certain moments that stand out from the rest, and today, we are celebrating one of those milestones. Yeyolai, our inaugural graduate, has successfully reached the end of her journey with us, fearlessly stepping into a future that once appeared out of reach. Her story goes beyond…...
Cultivating hope and success through vocational training
Hope. Hope holds immense power. It serves as the catalyst for determination, and at the Center, it forms the core of our purpose. We envision a future that extends beyond conventional education—a future where each girl’s unique abilities chart her path to success. Education is important for development, but it…...
Recognized for sustainable strategy with individual focus for girls’ future
Word is out in Tanzania about MGRC. We are being recognized for our unique sustainable strategy, and keen individual focus for each of our girls’ future. Our innovative social enterprise business model is setting an example for other social enterprises to follow in achieving sustainable social impact. A model for…...
An extraordinary journey to a sustainable future
52 girls. 14 adults. 6 cows. 70 mattresses and 30 bunkbeds. Furniture, hundreds of boxes of clothing, kitchen goods and other belongings. On January 30, the precious people, animals and cargo of the Maasai Girls Rescue Center made our way over rutted, muddy roads and steep mountain passes on a seven-hour journey from our old home in Longido to…...