Growth and Reflection Stories

A Christmas to remember

December 30, 2020 Journal Entries, Growth and Reflection

In Tanzania, Christmas is more about celebrating the birth of Jesus and less about exchanging gifts or Santa Claus. This year was no different. We attended church, sang hymns, and enjoyed a special holiday meal together. What was different was when a couple of donors asked me if they could…...

Feeling thankful even in a challenging year

November 25, 2020 Journal Entries, Growth and Reflection

2020 has been a difficult year, no further explanation necessary on that topic. When everything you see is negative, I would like to take a moment to share a few things I am thankful for… 1) Proof the Program is working: Words cannot describe how thankful, grateful, and overwhelming proud…...

Thanks for an amazing 2019!

January 14, 2020 Journal Entries, Growth and Reflection, Volunteering

First, I would like to personally thank all of our behind-the-scenes and in-person volunteers for their time and support to the Maasai Girls Rescue Center. Because of their generosity and the generosity of so many new and faithful supporters, we were able to surpass our critical year-end fundraising goal and…...

Returning from my Trip to the States

September 19, 2019 Journal Entries, Growth and Reflection, Guest Posts, Sustainability, Volunteering

I have been back in Longido, Tanzania for a couple weeks now. During my trip to the States, we received commitment to sponsor 8 more girls. We also raised some funds to cover our short-term care of the unsponsored girls. We still have 13 more sponsorships to cover, and have…...

And then there were 33

May 10, 2019 Journal Entries, Growth and Reflection, Sustainability

I am sitting here wanting to share many activities that have been going on in the life of MGRC. I always state that I am not the best writer in the world. I have been asked to do video messages as my gift for gab is better than my writing…...

Why I have to turn people away every week and how I plan to overcome it

April 19, 2019 Journal Entries, Growth and Reflection, Maasai Culture, Sustainability

It has been a very busy and interesting couple of weeks. MGRC is currently at capacity renting the LOOCIP hostel and facilities. The government brought four girls last week to us who they are protecting from forced marriage. Even though we are full, Sayuni who just had thyroid surgery is…...

From 2 girls to 16 lives saved: MGRC’s incredible first year

March 19, 2019 Growth and Reflection

How a grassroots rescue center grew 800% in its first year through unexpected partnerships and unwavering determination The numbers that tell our story One year ago: 2 rescued girls, unlimited hopeToday: 16 girls safe from harm, thriving in educationGrowth rate: 800% increase in lives savedStaff expansion: 4 dedicated surrogate mothersCommunity…...

2019 is Starting off Great

January 15, 2019 Education, Growth and Reflection

I was reminded that I have not blogged in a while. It is because we have been so busy with the girls’ school break, the Christmas holidays and school shopping for the girls. 2019 is starting off great with many good things happening at MGRC. We now have 23 girls…...

With your help, our journey continues

December 29, 2018 Journal Entries, Growth and Reflection

2018 has been a year of tremendous growth for MGRC, and a lot of great things are happening. My goal for this project is to offer Maasai girls and the Maasai village a path to break a debilitating cycle of child-mortality, extreme poverty, FGM, and abuses of child-marriage. Your support…...

Why I’m asking for goats for Christmas

December 21, 2018 Journal Entries, ecoFarm, Growth and Reflection, Sustainability

Raising goats at our center will provide sustainable food source for our girls. I believe in this sustainable project and as with everything I do I weigh the short and long term benefits – this project will make a lasting impact. Goats thrive very well in our climate and our…...

Growth and Reflection

A Christmas to remember

Feeling thankful even in a challenging year

Thanks for an amazing 2019!

Returning from my Trip to the States

And then there were 33

Why I have to turn people away every week and how I plan to overcome it

From 2 girls to 16 lives saved: MGRC’s incredible first year

2019 is Starting off Great

With your help, our journey continues

Why I’m asking for goats for Christmas

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