Education empowers girls to determine their own path in life Education is a cornerstone of our work here at the Center. Our mission is to adopt the most at-risk girls – victims of abuse, poverty and starvation – and give them a foundation for a new life. We believe that education is a way to
Nemoipo’s Continuing Education Journey Before Nemoipo joined MGRC, she would walk six kilometers to school, one-way. Often her primary intention for attending class was to receive a single meal — a bowl of porridge — that was provided at the school most days. Her family was very poor, and sometimes there simply was not enough
Feeling thankful even in a challenging year 2020 has been a difficult year, no further explanation necessary on that topic. When everything you see is negative, I would like to take a moment to share a few things I am thankful for… 1) Proof the Program is working: Words cannot describe how thankful, grateful, and
With God nothing will be impossible. Luke 1:37 NKJV To our “Prayer Warriors” We are truly blessed at MGRC to have prayers coming from all around the world. Some of our girls are facing severe challenges or are in situations that could use extra support and encouragement. After we wrote about Bahati’s progress with regaining her vision, one
Thanks for an amazing 2019! First, I would like to personally thank all of our behind-the-scenes and in-person volunteers for their time and support to the Maasai Girls Rescue Center. Because of their generosity and the generosity of so many new and faithful supporters, we were able to surpass our critical year-end fundraising goal and
2019 is starting off great! I was reminded that I have not blogged in a while. It is because we have been so busy with the girls’ school break, the Christmas holidays and school shopping for the girls. 2019 is starting off great with many good things happening at MGRC. We now have 23 girls
The Luxury of Storing Food Whenever I visit the states it always reminds me of just how fortunate and blessed we are to have so many varieties of fresh meat and produce readily available to us. In the remote areas of Tanzania, meat especially is very hard to come by because it is expensive and
It is all in how it is said Communication is critical when trying to work with people. A team member must be able to communicate effectively if the work or project is to be completed successfully. I am a problem in this area. I have been in Tanzania living in an area predominately Maasai and
It Takes Time to Understand Well things are moving ever so slowly but they are moving. I am constantly learning how much I do not know about the Tanzanian, African, and Maasai cultures. I am trying but some days are easier than others. The biggest problem I have is language, it takes time to understand
I am in Arusha today so I thought I would take advantage of faster internet and send another note. The drought continues. People are working hard to keep their livestock upright but the real need is for rain. The local bore holes are rationing their water as the wells are running low. Everyone says rain