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Growth and Reflection

Maasai girls transformation: My return to MGRC in Tanzania

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…...

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🌞 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.…...

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Seeds of Change: Celebrating Progress & Looking Ahead

Thank you for an amazing holiday season! As we step into a new year, filled with gratitude for our incredible supporters, we also recognize the seeds of change that have been planted, promising growth and transformation. Thanks to your generosity, we not only met our holiday fundraising goal of $300,000…...

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Investing in the Future: The Larson Foundation’s Impact on MGRC

The Larson Foundation, established in 2012, is dedicated to being a catalyst for meaningful change. Communities around the world, including Maasai Girls Rescue Center, have been positively impacted by the Foundation’s contributions towards investing in the future. Its mission, Empowering All to Flourish, embraces the transformative power of giving back,…...

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Growing and Learning: Recent Activities at MGRC

Soccer Success and Community Engagement MGRC recently hosted two exciting soccer matches, where our girls competed against local children’s centers. The girls had a blast participating in the games, thanks to the coaching of our dedicated employees, Ernest and Diana. Beyond soccer, they also enjoy other sports like netball and…...

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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…...

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Maasai Girls’ ecoVillage Update: Catching Up on the Last 4 Months

Journal Entry by Rick Morro This year has been flying by and there are so many things to catch up on. Here’s what’s been happening the last 4 months. Community celebration At the very end of December, we held our annual community celebration. It was a wonderful time to share…...

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2023 Year in Review, Part Two: Education and Development

In our last post we talked about how 2023 brought the huge blessing of completing and moving to our new location. There is something special about finally being home and we are delighted to report that the girls are doing exceptionally well! We remain committed to our goal of equipping…...

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2023 Year in Review Part One: Our New Home 

We couldn’t help but feel a sense of awe and gratitude for all that we have achieved together. Your unwavering support gave the girls of MGRC their best year yet! And so we want to take a moment to reflect on all of the amazing things that happened in 2023.…...

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Life-changing trip reveals sustainable practices creating a brighter future

Guest post by: Greg Scheu I just returned from a life-changing trip to Tanzania. This wasn’t my first trip to Africa. I had visited in past years, both with my previous multi-national employer, and with the U.S. Federal Government on U.S. to Africa trade missions. I had seen the beauty…...

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