Help save the lives of the most disadvantaged, at-risk Maasai girls
MGRC empowers young Maasai girls in Tanzania who are orphaned and/or living in abusive conditions to break the cycle of extreme poverty and oppression by providing them with a safe and nurturing new home with access to education, immediate and ongoing medical care, daily nutritious meals, and critical life skills training.
Our mission: to transform the lives of the most vulnerable, at-risk Maasai girls in Tanzania
Our philosophy: lend a hand up, not a hand out
Our work: offer Massai girls a sustainable path to break a debilitating cycle of child-mortality, extreme poverty, starvation, FGM, and forced child-marriage.
Through your support: MGRC provides a safe and nurturing environment for these girls to receive farm-fresh nutritious meals, an education, immediate and ongoing medical care, vocational and life skills training - empowering them to become independent, self-sufficient women.
100% of your donation goes directly to the care of the girls.
This donation is in honor of Peggy Ali Khan, for her birthday this year. She visited your center earlier this year and reported back quite positively about the impacts you are having on these girls.
Donation made by Joel Hayes’ children in honor of Joel’s name and his relationship with Rick and the girls at MGRC. Their laughter and singing always brought him much joy.
Last year, while on safari with Boniface Plasidi for my wife’s birthday, we stopped here for about 1 hour. My wife and I enjoyed seeing all the girls, and meeting some of the staff (one of whom lives near us in Virginia). I wanted to leave the girls with a trick, so I showed them the “sliding thumb” trick. The center does amazing things for girls; please keep up the good work.
In Memory of Heather Weeks – our beloved daughter who passed at age 24 from aggressive cancer. All girls should have the option of a full, rewarding life. We fully support Maasai Girls Rescue Center.
I am donating in honor of my husband, Joel Hayes. Joel passed away March 15, 2022 after a 10-month intense battle with cancer. Rick Morro has been a good friend to Joel, and our family, over the past years. Joel was grateful to have had the privilege of visiting Rick and the girls in February 2020. Since that time until his passing, Rick and Joel connected regularly, with Rick sharing stories about the girls, progress being made with the center, and songs from the girls. The prayers, songs from the girls, beautiful signs and cards made by the girls, and regular check ins with Joel during his cancer battle lifted him, myself (his wife) and our three children. Maasai Girls Rescue Center was a true blessing for Joel and will always hold a special place in our hearts.
My sister and I just returned from Tanzania and feel very strongly about the need to empower Maasai girls. Your organization is doing important work which we are happy to support. Thank you for what you are doing!
I met Boniface Plasidi in Feb 2020 on a safari. Boni was instrumental in enlightening me to the plight of these girls. I hope I can give more in the future , but for now we will see how it goes. I hope this small amount helps.
I am part of Rotary Club 5890 In Action, live here in Richmond Texas, USA, learned about MGRC through local Rotary Meeting (presented by Maggie Sharma). This is the great initiative !!
We are so impressed by everything MGRC is doing to create a place where the girls can be safe, healthy and educated. A big thank you to everyone involved!
We fully support this ministry and think it is a wonderful reflection of Christ’s love for others. And the girls are so wonderful! Such nice smiles, personalities, and singing voices!
I have just returned from visiting MGRC in Karatu it was amazing and so special. They are being well taken care of and the property and plans are amazing. I loved the farm and so good to see all the growth of the crops and the animals….amazing
I am donating to Maasairescue in honor of my sweet friend Paige Diamond, who left us far too early. She possessed the biggest most generous heart and knew Cammie West since her childhood…we all miss our Shug!
Thank you, Rick, for letting us (Simone, Katrin and me) stay at your place! All the best to you and the girls, and the whole project! See you soon hopefully! Caroline
Thank you so much Rick for letting us stay at your place! Hope to meet again soon – the girls are so great and really have great luck at your place! All the best, Caroline
Wish we could help more. I want to show some financial support for the Rescue Center along with our prayer support Hugh Illsley’s Grand Canyon hike prompted us to donate.
Inspiring stories of the Maasai Girls rescue center and Hugh’s big charity hike. I know he has trained I long and hard for this having joined him on a few of his less demanding training hikes. Wishing Hugh all the best
I am donating in support and at the request of a friend Hugh Illsley and his rim to rim hike sponsorship. What a wonderful adventure and a heart for God’s service. Thank you.
This is to make up the difference in what I contributed for the two girls I sponsor for education this year and the cost which I learned on Town Hall recording
111 Replies to “Give Today!”
Lucia Hunt
This donation is in honor of Peggy Ali Khan, for her birthday this year. She visited your center earlier this year and reported back quite positively about the impacts you are having on these girls.
John and Lisa Keegan
Mary Keegan speaks very highly about your school.
Beverly Medlyn
This donation is for Nashipai, my sponsored girl. Magreth wrote that she will take Nashipai shopping to buy birthday gifts next month. Thank you. Bev
Anonymous
This is our next sponsorship donation.
Mary Flieller
This is. my contribution to the Board project
Randall L Freeman
Contribution for the tie dye project in early September!
Anonymous
Towards our sponsorship commitment.
Cindy Hayes
Donation made by Joel Hayes’ children in honor of Joel’s name and his relationship with Rick and the girls at MGRC. Their laughter and singing always brought him much joy.
VAl Christie
Boniface Plasadi was instrumental in guiding me to your website.
Julie McGuire
Donation on behalf of AARP’s Luxe & Luminous Collection subscription box, which features black-owned businesses.
Jude Kalet
Last year, while on safari with Boniface Plasidi for my wife’s birthday, we stopped here for about 1 hour. My wife and I enjoyed seeing all the girls, and meeting some of the staff (one of whom lives near us in Virginia). I wanted to leave the girls with a trick, so I showed them the “sliding thumb” trick. The center does amazing things for girls; please keep up the good work.
Dave & Judy Clouse
This is a legacy gift on behalf of Dave’s Mother who passed away in November
val christie
Boniface Plasadi helped me make my decision to donate this small amount
Matthew and Emily Young
Proud to support from Raleigh hub – a big thanks to the whole team.
David Hayes
In honor of Joel Hayes
Gary Weeks
In Memory of Heather Weeks – our beloved daughter who passed at age 24 from aggressive cancer. All girls should have the option of a full, rewarding life. We fully support Maasai Girls Rescue Center.
Anonymous
I wan the girls to have fresh water every day
Steven Gomoll
Love what you are doing for this world!
Cammy West
I wholeheartedly believe in MGRC and love these girls…Praying for all of them and the big move!
Anna Talitha White
Blessings to you!
Nichola Agins
Merry Christmas to all of the girls! Please give Niaini a special hug from the Agins.
Anonymous
Th is is from my brother in Montana!
Matthew Brumley
Thank you for all that you do to support and shelter these young girls and women. Matthew and Danna Brumley
Matthew Brumley
Wishing you all a Merry Christmas
Cindy Hayes
I am donating in honor of my husband, Joel Hayes. Joel passed away March 15, 2022 after a 10-month intense battle with cancer. Rick Morro has been a good friend to Joel, and our family, over the past years. Joel was grateful to have had the privilege of visiting Rick and the girls in February 2020. Since that time until his passing, Rick and Joel connected regularly, with Rick sharing stories about the girls, progress being made with the center, and songs from the girls. The prayers, songs from the girls, beautiful signs and cards made by the girls, and regular check ins with Joel during his cancer battle lifted him, myself (his wife) and our three children. Maasai Girls Rescue Center was a true blessing for Joel and will always hold a special place in our hearts.
Sara Nerenberg
O’Shen says hi to the girls and she misses them.
Madison Janssen
Cammy and Kelly
Nancy Johnson Johnson
Because it’s important and important to my friend Binifsce
Anonymous
I was inspired by a friend to donate! The Maasai Girls Rescue Center seems like a wonderful, committed, and effective organization.
Jessica Wright
Praying for you girls ALWAYS! Love you and miss you!!
Michael Kamman
For our the Kamman and Medlyn families’ ongoing sponsorship of Nashipai
Anonymous
I just spend three days at the Maasai Girls Rescue Center. The work being done there is amazing. I loved meeting the girls.
Carey Leep
I would like to co-sponsor Joyce. I previously was contributing $30 to Joyce and $50 to Viola.
Randall Schrieber
Looks like a great cause and Mary Flieller supports it.
DAVID CAVAN
Rick I am excited to be a small part of your walk with God helping and giving the girls hope and a future.
Melanie Love
Hunter misses the girls so
Much! Love to all of you!
cammy West
I love this project and so impressed with all MGRC is doing. This donation is for support for the water project
Cammy West
Im so impressed by all you are doing at MGRC this is for support of the water project
Janice Parrott
In memory of Gerald Pinkos
Lisa and John Keegan
Mary Keegan has told us of the need and the great work done by Massai Girls Rescue Center.
Deborah Townsend
My sister and I just returned from Tanzania and feel very strongly about the need to empower Maasai girls. Your organization is doing important work which we are happy to support. Thank you for what you are doing!
val christie
Boniface Placidi introduced me to this. He is an fabulous person, looking to help the marginalized. He is my friend.
Maria Cannon
Greg Scheu
Mark Green
Rick is the real deal! Great cause.
Iana Lowder
Thanks for including us on this opportunity to help. Also, we would like our donation matched by the Raleigh team.
Melissa Zingle
Very informative and inspiring evening. We appreciate the Raleigh match.
Scott Leblond
Part of the Raleigh posse – for matching
Matthew and Emily Young
Thank you for sharing the stories of MGRC in Raleigh last night. We appreciate the Raleigh match as well!
Jane Nesbitt
Raleigh Hub
Jennifer Pittman
I attended the fundraiser hosted by Mary Flieller and Greg Scheu
Julianne Macie
Raleigh Hub for matching funds.
Joseph Vidmar
For the girls, a new generation of healthy families
David & Judy Clouse
We enjoy seeing the progress on the wall and eco-farm
Angie Harmon
Supporting the building of the well to provide a water source. Thanks for coordinating, Cammy West!
Lisa A. Perry
I would like to co-sponser Viola with my friend Carey Leep. I first learned of MGRC from Nancy McLees.
val christie
I met Boniface Plasidi in Feb 2020 on a safari. Boni was instrumental in enlightening me to the plight of these girls. I hope I can give more in the future , but for now we will see how it goes. I hope this small amount helps.
Muthusankaranarayanan Velayutham
I am part of Rotary Club 5890 In Action, live here in Richmond Texas, USA, learned about MGRC through local Rotary Meeting (presented by Maggie Sharma). This is the great initiative !!
Randall and Kay Freeman
This is o continue our sponsorship of Susan (Nayagye) Papayai Mollel.
Robert Scott
To support your good work – in honor of Randy Freeman’s 70th birthday!
William N & Julie Beres
This donation is in honor of Randy Freeman’s 70th Birthday!
Doug & Camille Wildes
Donating on behalf of Randy Freeman’s 70th birthday
Deborah Haller
In honor of our dear friend. Randy Freeman’s birthday!
Anonymous
We are so impressed by everything MGRC is doing to create a place where the girls can be safe, healthy and educated. A big thank you to everyone involved!
Robert Conway
My granddaughter, Madonna Parker, visited the center with Makaela this past summer for a few weeks, and her time there meant so much to her.
Joel Hayes
We fully support this ministry and think it is a wonderful reflection of Christ’s love for others. And the girls are so wonderful! Such nice smiles, personalities, and singing voices!
Anonymous
💕
Cammy west
I have just returned from visiting MGRC in Karatu it was amazing and so special. They are being well taken care of and the property and plans are amazing. I loved the farm and so good to see all the growth of the crops and the animals….amazing
Annette Anthony
Thank you Rick for your wonderful ministry.
Brian Small
A friend shared the girls plight with me.
Grayce Schor
I am donating to Maasairescue in honor of my sweet friend Paige Diamond, who left us far too early. She possessed the biggest most generous heart and knew Cammie West since her childhood…we all miss our Shug!
Joseph Vidmar
For the kids
Angela McManus
Traveled to TZ & know the people
Anonymous
Because we need each other
Anonymous
Proud to help make the next phase of the Masssai Girls Rescue Center a reality!
Steven Gomoll
Thank you for making a difference and giving us an opportunity to participate.
Dave & Judy Clouse
We were invited to the Bob & Nancy Mclees information session. They are friends of ours
William Stenavich
Brookfield Visit
Gail Kubisch
Credit it to MGRC @ Westmoor in Wisconsin
Lee Tschanz
Donating to support the event Randy Freeman and Sue Shimoyama are holding at Wedtmore Country Club in Milwaukee Wi on 9/18
Cammy West
I’m so happy to sponsor this precious girl. Thank you for all you are doing Rick, hope to visit in December!
Diane Breunig
Friend of Rick’s from Rockwell.
Caroline Ferstl
Thank you, Rick, for letting us (Simone, Katrin and me) stay at your place! All the best to you and the girls, and the whole project! See you soon hopefully! Caroline
Katrin Haller
I was there with Simone and Caroline (7-9.7.). This project is very important.
Caroline Ferstl
Thank you so much Rick for letting us stay at your place! Hope to meet again soon – the girls are so great and really have great luck at your place! All the best, Caroline
Bill & Julie Beres
June donation for Amani Oyaya due to credit card change
Bill and Julie Beres
Monthly donation to sponsor Amani Oyaya
Randy Bennett
Donating on behalf of a Hugh Illsley who hiked the Grand Canyon in support of Maasai Girls Rescue Center
DOUG IDEKER
THIS DONATION IS IN RECOGNITION OF HUGH ILLSLEY. DO NOT PUT ME ON THE LIST FOR FUTURE CONTACT.
Terri and Jim Clarke
School repairs and refurbishment!
Christiana Voelker
A group of 9 friends are donating as a birthday gift for Liz Smith
Lynn Glenn
I’m donating in honor of Hunter Love who is traveling there this month.
Terri and Jim Clarke
This donation is to help build the new chicken coop!
Melanie Love
Thank you for blessing Hunter Love the opportunity to contribute to MGRC! Very blessed are we!
Ken & Sandy Bohlen
Support Hugh Issley challenge
David and Kathleen Hall
Hugh Illsley Grand Canyon Hike
Sara Nerenberg
O’Shen
Dennis Nuckols
Wish we could help more. I want to show some financial support for the Rescue Center along with our prayer support Hugh Illsley’s Grand Canyon hike prompted us to donate.
tom woods
Love Rick and appreciate Hugh Illsley’s Grand Canyon hike!
Steven and Ramona Smith
Sponsoring Hugh’s Rim to Rim Grand Canyon Hike
Joyce Hammond
This is for Hugh Illsley’s Grand Canyon God Walk
Robert Graham
Inspiring stories of the Maasai Girls rescue center and Hugh’s big charity hike. I know he has trained I long and hard for this having joined him on a few of his less demanding training hikes. Wishing Hugh all the best
Patrick Fleming
HUGH ILLSLEY Grand Canyon Hike
Jim and Vicki King
I am donating in support and at the request of a friend Hugh Illsley and his rim to rim hike sponsorship. What a wonderful adventure and a heart for God’s service. Thank you.
Bart Sweeney
Hugh Grand Canyon Hike
David Cavan
Hugh Isley Grand Canyon Hije
Austin Bates
Way to lead Hugh!
John Seger
Hugh Illsley grand canyon stroll
Andrew and Nancy Arena
These girls are so very blessed to Maasai Girls Rescue Center as their home.
Anonymous
This is to make up the difference in what I contributed for the two girls I sponsor for education this year and the cost which I learned on Town Hall recording
Susan Waschler
If this is important to Amy Wilms, I also want to support.
Linda and Joe Pastori
I have met Rick and believe in what he is doing. We would like to sponsor a Maasai girl.