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Guest post: How volunteering at MGRC impacted my daily life

October 15, 2019 Guest Posts, Maasai Culture, Volunteering

MGRC’s founder, Rick Morro’s 16 year old granddaughter spent two unforgettable weeks volunteering at MGRC. These are her words on how the experience has changed her life. Now that I am home in Arizona and back to my usual routine of living a blessed life, I cannot stop thinking about…...

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Life-changing experience, looking to the future, and my upcoming trip to the US

July 1, 2019 Journal Entries, Maasai Culture

It is hard to believe that 2019 is half over. Many things have happened at MGRC, too many to list them all here. We now have 36 full time girls living at the Center, plus one girl who is here for protection during school break. She is not allowed to…...

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Why I have to turn people away

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

April 19, 2019 Journal Entries, 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…...

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Sayuni’s Story, Staying Busy & Planning for the Future

March 12, 2019 Maasai Culture, Sustainability

I am behind in writing my blog. I could use the excuse that I have been extremely busy but there is always time to send information and keep people informed. It has been a very exciting year so far. We had several successful projects that will help our girls now…...

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The New Beginning

July 2, 2018 Journal Entries, Maasai Culture, Sustainability, The beginning of MGRC

The New Beginning The girls have just finished with a month-long school break. Each girl got a chance to visit with their families during the break. There was a few tears when some of the younger ones returned after being with their families. The girls all have adjusted to being…...

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It is Just a Little Different

May 4, 2018 Journal Entries, Maasai Culture, The beginning of MGRC

It it just a little different Well, it is just a little different. I have been here for over two years and I sometimes think I understand the differences in mine and the Tanzanian culture. If I learned anything, it is that I really don’t appreciate the real differences. I…...

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Returned from Much Needed Vacation

April 5, 2018 Journal Entries, Maasai Culture, The beginning of MGRC

Returned from much needed vacation I returned from a much needed vacation on the 3rd of April, a 30 day vacation in the States. It was great seeing family and friends. I was getting burned out with the constant grind of trying to help a people who have been conditioned…...

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Challenges and new NGO partnership

February 6, 2017 Journal Entries, Maasai Culture

This week has been quite interesting. It had its share of highs and a few lows. Each day seems to present more challenges than the previous one. Perhaps I’m starting to feel tired or simply missing my family and friends. Despite having lived here for a while and believing that…...

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A tough place to raise children

October 23, 2016 Journal Entries, Maasai Culture

It is the dry season in the area I am staying. It has only rained once in the last six months. The Maasai live off the cattle, goats and sheep they raise on their Bomas. Water is scarce, with a few run off dams still holding some water. This water…...

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