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🌞 Summer of Growth at MGRC

Aerial view of a ecoVillage compound with dome-shaped buildings, rectangular structures, a swimming pool, sports court, and surrounding greenery and farmland.

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.

🎓 Career Center Launches a Summer of Growth

This year’s Career Center Program is packed with enriching skills that empower our girls for life beyond the classroom. These workshops are not only fun—they help the girls envision futures as entrepreneurs, leaders, and changemakers in their communities.

  • Baking & Breadwork
  • Sewing & Tailoring
  • Cooking & Nutrition
  • Computer Literacy
  • Gardening & Animal Care
  • Math & Business Basics
  • Hairdressing & Personal Care
Maasai woman displaying her beadmaking on stick table, summer of growth demostration

🏊‍♀️ Learning to Swim at the New ecoLodge Pool

With the ecoLodge pool now completed, swim lessons are officially underway! Not only do these sessions provide fun and exercise—they are essential for water safety, a critical life skill for our girls.

ecoLodge swimming pool with blue interior, surrounded by a stone deck and a low stone wall, with trees and cloudy sky in the background.

đź‘¶ A Joyous Welcome: Baby Davin is Here!

We’re thrilled to announce the arrival of a new member of the MGRC family! Our beloved director Elisante, along with his wife and daughters, welcomed their son Davin Elisante Laizer—a healthy 7 lbs 7 oz (3.5 kg) bundle of joy.

man sitting with his family outside on their home

“New life is a reminder of the hope we build every day at MGRC.”

Congratulations to the entire family!


👩‍🍳 Real-World Skills in Action

Maasai teen girls learning to bake biscuits, ecolodge chef demostrating buttering technique for biscuit tops

Cooking with Confidence

Thanks to weekend classes led by our ecoLodge chefs, the girls are gaining hands-on culinary experience—learning to prepare nutritious meals and discovering their inner confidence.

Maasai teen girl listening to ecolodge chef demostrating ingredient measurement scale.

“When I learned to cook for others, I started believing I could care for myself.”

Embracing Technology

Digital literacy is crucial in today’s world. Our girls are learning essential computer skills, from typing and email to creating documents and presentations—setting them up for future success.

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“Knowing how to use a computer changes how you see the world—and your place in it.”

🌿 Experience the ecoLodge: Donor Invitation

The ecoLodge is playing a big role in this summer of growth, offering both cultural experiences and sustainable support for our mission. The lodge now features stunning, life-sized Maasai-inspired sculptures—giraffes, zebras, baboons, and figures of a Maasai woman and man—all crafted from wire and concrete by a skilled local artisan.

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“The ecoLodge is more than a place to stay—it’s a sustainable future for the girls we serve.”

As we prepare for our soft opening in Fall 2025, we’re offering a special invitation to our supporters.

Enjoy an Immersive Visit:

  • Meet the Girls: See the real impact of your support.
  • Cultural Exchange: Enjoy Maasai dancing, beadwork, and storytelling at the Culture Center.
  • Tour the ecoFarm: Learn about sustainable farming techniques.
  • Go on Safari: Optional trips to Ngorongoro Crater and surrounding parks.
  • Support a Cause: Every stay directly benefits the girls’ education and care.

Your visit helps fund essential programs—from computer literacy to nutrition—making this a trip with true purpose.


Donor Special

Enjoy a complimentary $800+/night ecoLodge stay for just $50/day (meals included)—transportation not included. Offer valid October 1, 2025 – March 2026.

👉 Reserve by June 31, 2025
Contact Bruce Hammond at [email protected]


đź’› Thank You for Being Part of the Journey

From newborn blessings to skill-building workshops, everything we do is made possible by your support. Together, we are shaping brighter futures for Maasai girls—one day, one lesson, and one life at a time.

As we continue this Summer of Growth, your support helps us build futures filled with promise. Follow our journey, share our mission, and be part of lasting impact.

Together, we are changing the narrative for Maasai girls—from vulnerability to possibility!

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