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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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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,…...

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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…...

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Celebrating Class 7’s achievements and future plans

The Class 7 girls’ education journey has taken a new step as they finish their national exams and are officially on summer break! In Tanzania, Class 7 is the end of primary school, and passing the exam is required to attend secondary school. These 15 future leaders also took the…...

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Change a life today: 7 Precious girls await your child sponsorship at MGRC

Child sponsorship is at the heart of what we do at MGRC. By becoming a child sponsor, you’re not just providing financial support; you’re offering a lifeline to a child in need. Your sponsorship ensures that these girls receive quality education, nutritious meals, healthcare, and a safe, loving environment. Through…...

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Bridging Maasai tradition and tomorrow

The mission of MGRC is to rescue and transform the lives of at-risk Maasai girls. There are real problems for girls in Maasai communities such as forced marriage, FGM and extreme poverty. But there are beautiful and important aspects of our girls’ heritage that we don’t want them to lose…...

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MGRC ecoFarm Journey: Empowering Maasai through Sustainable Agriculture

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…...

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The Heart of Rescue

Guest post written by Christy Bowersox Today a photo stopped me in my tracks. In my work with MGRC, I look at hundreds of photos. Most depict happy children enjoying their lives at the center. But there was something about this photo that stood out to me. This photo was…...

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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…...

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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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