Challenges are what make life interesting I am thrilled to share with you that the security wall is complete! Thank you to everyone who generously contributed to this crucial first step towards completing the ecoVillage. The wall surrounds the land where we will build the girls’ homes, the multi-purpose complex and the ecoLodge. It is
Our ecoFarm produces better nutrition at lower cost This month we are celebrating the one-year anniversary of our ecoFarm. A three-acre parcel that grew from undeveloped land to lush crops, a livestock barn and a bio-gas fuel source capable of sustaining 70 people. Proof of the difference that fresh vegetables, fruit and protein can make
Environmental sustainability roots MGRC This is the third of a three-part blog about sustainability. Each blog illustrates one of the United Nations’ three pillars of sustainability: economic, social and environmental. Living in one of the world’s most scenic places, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by the natural beauty. This African nation has six World Heritage
2021: A year of miraculous transformation for MGRC A year ago this month, we began a seven-hour journey from our old home in Longido to our new home near Karatu. More than 50 girls, 14 adults, six cows, 70 mattresses and 30 bunkbeds travelled rutted, muddy roads and steep mountain passes to temporary quarters in
A Grassroots Alternative to Failed African Aid Published by Maasai Girls Rescue Center, MGRC ecoVillage Generous people around the world (with the US being the largest donor) provide billions in aid to countries and causes in Sub-Saharan Africa. Much of that aid fails to effectively address long-term problems, and in many cases creates negative unintended
Journal entry: Kindness, Life, Hope It’s been a few weeks since I returned from the states and wrote a journal entry. Karatu continues to be good to MGRC. Several of the local organizations have made contributions of food and cleaning supplies. Today, a very kind lady brought us a crate of tomatoes. She said that
Meanwhile… back on the farm While I was in the States, the farm moved even closer to completion. Since we broke ground in March, we have cleared the land, planted crops, built homes for farm staff, built barns, and installed a boiler for pasteurizing milk. The bricks for the buildings were even made on site!
Journal entry: Rabbits, pigs, chickens and cows, oh my! Well, another week has gone by, and I cannot believe how fast this year is moving. We met with the Regional Executive Commissioner in Arusha to introduce MGRC to him. He requested the meeting as he said he had heard many good things about the work
Journal Entry: MGRC girls, sustainable food projects, outreach Our MGRC volunteers from the States are on Safari in the Serengeti National Park and have been sending me messages about their experience. They have committed to writing their own blog posts detailing their experience and what this trip means to them. Also, as part of their
Journal Entry: Volunteers at MGRC, Chickens, ecoFarm Updates It has been a very busy time here at MGRC. The girls are on school break, and we have four recent high school graduates from the States visiting. My granddaughter is here for her second visit in two years along with three friends. All are enjoying the