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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…...

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Education, Empowerment, and Endless Possibilities

Change a life today: 7 girls need your support! Seven of our girls are still in need of sponsors. From extreme poverty to escaping child marriage, each of these girls has a unique story. By becoming a child sponsor, you’re not just providing financial support, you’re offering a lifeline to a…...

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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…...

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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 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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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…...

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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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Celebrating the success of our first two graduates

We have entered a new phase of life at MGRC, in that we now have girls who have left the nest and begun their careers. It is the culmination of our mission at MGRC. It is a joy to know that we gave them the tools they needed to spread…...

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Help us build bathrooms and classrooms

The girls of MGRC and their schoolmates need your help. The local primary school is severely overcrowded and without bathrooms. The government began a construction project, but it has stalled due to lack of funding. Things move slowly in Tanzania, and it could be years before the project is completed.  …...

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God’s Invisible Hand at Work

Written by: Mary Flieller Hugh IIlsley, former business executive and founder of Identity Sports is a generous and long-time supporter of Maasai Girls Rescue Center. Identity Sports is a Christian Outreach Ministry dedicated to impacting lives by sharing inspirational stories from professional athletes who have found their true identities in…...

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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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Neema’s story – A holiday reflection

As Christmas approaches, we find ourselves reflecting on stories that remind us of the power of love, compassion, and the incredible impact a single act of kindness can have on someone’s life. One such story is that of Neema, an 18-year-old girl who came to MGRC in 2021. Neema’s history…...

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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…...

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Our Incredible Experience at MGRC 

Guest post by: Judy and Dave Clouse Recently, we had the incredible opportunity to visit Maasai Girls Rescue Center in Tanzania, an organization we have been supporting for over four years. We’re originally from Wisconsin but retired to Arizona where one of our passions is actively volunteering at our church.…...

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Finding joy in serving others

One of the best parts about this mission is seeing the transformation that takes place once the girls are able to start unlocking their true potential. In a remarkably short period of time, these girls have gone from struggling for basic survival in the bush to actively contributing to their…...

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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…...

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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…...

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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…...

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ecoVillage update: Maasai girls settle into their new homes

The girls have now moved into their new homes! The journey hasn’t been easy, but the joy of the girls makes it all worth it. Back in July 2022, we were informed that we had to leave the hotel we were occupying by January 2023, which was a much shorter…...

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Maasai Girls Rescue Center needs a few good sponsors. Are you one of them?

A big part of the girls’ lives at MGRC is their sponsors. It means so much to know that someone on the other side of the world loves and cares about them....

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The importance of birthdays at MGRC

Most of the girls who come to MGRC have no knowledge of their birth dates. They don’t have birth certificates and have never had the chance to celebrate their birthdays. A lot of them were born in their bomas, enduring the tough conditions in which they entered the world. To…...

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