I met Rick through a fund raising event hosted by dear friend of mine several years ago. I was deeply touched by the stories he shared about the lives of the girls being supported at the Maasai Girls Rescue Center. At the time Rick was providing lodging for the girls in a rented space with hopes of finding a location in which to build permanent facilities. I decided to sponsor two girls. I have had the opportunity to travel to Tanzania to meet them and all of the girls living at the center. The trip was wonderful. Not only did I have the chance to interact with the children, I was also able to see the farm and the new homes being built for the girls. The girls were happy, well fed and cared for in a loving environment. The little ones I played with in the preschool literally sang and giggled throughout the day. It truly was a place filled with joy. Since I was there the girls have moved into their new homes and are loving things we take for granted - electricity and running hot and cold water. The Center not only has homes there are also community rooms where the girls can learn skills and study and fields where they play and exercise. The farm was beautiful when I was there and has expanded providing the children with healthy meals. The Center was designed to be sustainable far into the future. I hear from the girls I sponsor on a regular basis and their social worker keeps me informed on their well-being. This charity is one you can trust and know is making a profound difference. 08/14/2024
I have been involved and made donations to this organization since its inception. All funds go directly to care for these girls. It is an amazing organization, with RESULTS! Very well managed by skilled executives.
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MGRC does remarkable work for very poor, at-risk girls in Tanzania. I have been involved with the organization since its inception. Rick Morro, the founder, lives on-site, receives no compensation and oversees a growing efficient organization dedicated totally to these girls. I can guarantee that your donations to MGRC will be carefully used only for the benefit of these girls.
I have been a supporter of The Maasai Girls Rescue Center for a few years now. The steps they are taking to be self-sufficient and not need donors in the future, is amazing. Their leader, Rick Morro, is a fine man and has an acute vision for what the Rescue Center can and will be. Please think about supporting one of the girls or making a donation to put the Rescue Center over the top. The girls are being rescued from a life of pain and ignorance. Please consider it.
Maasai Girls Rescue has been a joy to support.. No hidden agendas here. It is all about the girls.
Rick Morro the founder has built a great team and a committed sponsor base. His support system
in the USA is top notch. No surprises, great communication. A clear vision with passion.
I have referred a number of supporters who love what they do. Happy to help them
any way I can. Hugh Illsley
I would like to offer my highest recommendation of Maasai Girls Rescue Center for recognition by Great Non-Profits for its 2025 Seal of Approval. I have been privileged to watch the progress of MGRC since its inception, and prior to that, the efforts of their founder, Rick Morro, to improve the lives and wellbeing of the Maasai people. Rick began by attempting to influence progress for the Maasai by working with tribal elders in areas such as modern agricultural and livestock management methods, but after a few years of frustration, came to understand that the adult Maasai were too entrenched in their tribal ways to be significantly changed. He came to the conclusion that, in order to effect meaningful change, he needed to work with the Maasai youth, especially young girls, who had the potential, through education and practical training, to return to their tribes and teach others the skills they learned, or to enter industry and better the plight of themselves and their families. The combination of in-school education and the teaching of useful vocational skills allow all of the girls an opportunity to learn and thrive. The fact that many of these girls were being subjected to neglect, mistreatment, and abandonment as well as frequent cases of genital mutilation and forced marriage at very young ages, further convinced Rick to focus on this specific group, which culminated in the founding od MGRC.
I am a donor to MGRC and will continue to be so, based on their mission and the tremendous progress and results I have witnessed over the past years. The girls are well trated, clothed, and fed and are involved in many recreational and fun activites. They all seem very happy and well cared for.
This is a forward-looking organization that engenders innovative thinking, such as a planned hotel/ lodge facility to house big game hunters.The lodge’s purpose will be to provide additional revenue to MGRC while, providing training opportunities for girls who may aspire to enter the service industry after graduation. Also, their EcoVillage concept including a large vegetable garden to provide long-term sustainability and much of the food for the residents, and providing the opportunity to sell excess produce for additionl revenue while teaching advanced agricultural methods, such as drip irrigation, to the girls.
I could go on, but I am convinced that, upon your inspection, you will find that MGRC is worthy of the recommendation of Great Non-Profits by awarding this organization with its award of its its 2025 Seal of Approval.
Kindest regards,
Gary L. Savage
Houston, TX USA
Gary.savage@draka.com
We were privileged to visit Maasai Girls Rescue Center during our safari trip to Tanzania and can attest to the excellent work it is doing to provide girls with housing, education, skill training, spiritual guidance and overall life transformation. The girls are taken care of in a loving home environment while maintaining their Maasai culture. It was encouraging to see the excellent facilities and to know that the funds we donate are being used in a responsible manner. Our donations not only take care of the girls needs but provide them with a beautiful home, and assist in building the EcoVillage which will further extend the girls' opportunities for employment into the future.
I have known Rick since he started Maasai Girls Rescue Center and have visited with him and his Board when in the U.S. and have been totally impressed with the organization, integrity, reporting & updates, and the facilities that have been established.
Most importantly the Rescue Center has changed the lives of so many girls in a positive way!
A Life-Changing Experience at the Maasai Girls Rescue Center in Karatu
Volunteering at the Maasai Girls Rescue Center in Karatu has been an experience that will forever hold a special place in my heart. From the moment I stepped onto the grounds, I was met with a warm welcome from both the staff and the girls.
A Sense of Community
During my time there, I had the opportunity to interact with the girls through various activities, including teaching English, helping with homework, and organizing creative workshops. These interactions fostered a sense of community and allowed me to build meaningful connections with the girls.
Making a Difference
Volunteering at the center wasn't just about providing support; it was about empowering these girls to realize their full potential. Knowing that I played a small part in their journey towards a brighter future is a feeling that I will cherish forever.
Challenges and Triumphs
While there were moments of sadness when hearing the girls' stories, there was also an overwhelming sense of hope and optimism. Witnessing their transformation from vulnerable girls to confident young women was a testament to the incredible work being done at the center.
A Call to Action
I encourage anyone considering volunteering at the Maasai Girls Rescue Center to take the leap. It is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of these remarkable girls and contribute to a cause that is truly transformative.
A Lasting Impact
My time in Karatu was not just a volunteer experience; it was a life-changing journey. The memories I made and the lessons I learned will stay with me forever.
Thank you to the Maasai Girls Rescue Center for allowing me to be a part of their incredible mission.
MGRC is an amazing organization. I volunteer on their marketing team (all administrative positions in the US are filled with volunteers). I also sponsor a young girl. I believe in MGRC’s mission of breaking the cycle of poverty by helping the girls become financially independent.
Maasai Girls Rescue Center is an amazing organization that is making a HUGE difference in the lives of girls and young women in Tanzania. I have been there to witness God’s hands at work. Beautiful organization where 100% of the donations go directly to those in need. They give these underprivileged girls a hand up and then prepare them for independent living and success beyond age 18 when they graduate.
I sponsor a girl at the Maasai Girls Rescue Center and have visited her there three times over the past few years. I have interacted with other girls, social workers, staff and Founder, Rick Morro; they are all lovely. They take great care of the girls, give them love and teach them new skills. They have developed a large 2+ acre sustainable garden, raise cows, chickens, rabbits & pigs, have built beautiful soccer field, a replica of a Maasai hut and so much more! What a blessing they are to the girls in their care.
We are a Foundation who looks for like-minded ministries to further the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
MGRC has created a business platform on which this ministry operates. They run proformas, budget's, produce accurate P/L’s and hold their operations to exacting standards. They make their projections and hit their marks. They are the most effective operationally run ministry with whom we partner.
I continue to be impressed by this organization and the enthusiasm of the volunteer team. This project is backed by some very dedicated and talented people who are donating their time.
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It's been very rewarding to see the difference volunteers and donors have made in these girl's lives over the years.
Disclosure: I was so impressed with this organization that i joined the Board. Why? Because MGRC takes in the most vulnerable people in the world - girls growing up in extreme poverty, who in addition, are the victims of abuse - primarily forced Childhood Marriage and FGM, but from many other causes as well. They are often little more than property in their societies. MGRC is contacted by the local Social Services after they have heard of a case of abuse. They then transfer legal custody to MGRC, which houses them, feeds them, pays for the medical care they usually need, educates them and loves them. The goal is to raise them to be educated and independent young women, who can confidently contribute to their tribe and wider communities. MGRC does all this with NO OVERHEAD - 100 cents of every dollar you donate is used in caring for the girls - the founder does not take a salary, neither do the administrative and management volunteers in the US. Such costs are either donated or paid for directly by others. If you choose to become the sponsor of a girl, be assured that all of the money that you donate goes directly for her care.
Three years ago, my wife and I joined a guided group and hiked to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro. It was the trip of a lifetime. But even more impactful was a 3 day visit to the MGRC facility where we met the girls and their caretakers, and enjoyed learning about their lives and answering their questions about ours. What a difference! We felt we made deep connections with these happy, hopeful girls and that by donating a very small amount of the total cost of our trip, we know we are making an impact that will spread and last a long time.
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I run a Charitable Foundation and have been exposed to dozens and dozens of charitable organizations over the last 40 years. All of them have good intentions and do good work. But some are much more impactful than others and some are much more efficient than others. It is rare to run across a group that does both extremely well. First, MGRC takes in the most vulnerable people in the world - girls growing up in extreme poverty in Sub-Sahara Africa. They are often little more than property in their societies. These girls are ignored even by other charities, as their condition is so hopeless. MGRC houses them, feeds them, pays for the medical care they usually need, educates them and loves them. The goal is to raise them to be educated and independent young women, who can confidently contribute to their tribe and wider communities. Second, MGRC does all this using a very light business model - the founder does not take a salary, and most or all of the overhead is donated or paid for by others; all of the money that is donated by a girl's sponsor goes to her care.
Two years ago, my wife and I joined a guided group and hiked to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro. It was the trip of a lifetime. But even more impactful was a 3 day visit to the MGRC facility where we met the girls and their caretakers, and enjoyed learning about their lives and answering their questions about ours. What a difference! We felt we made deep connections with these happy, hopeful girls and that by donating a very small amount of the total cost of our trip, we know we are making an impact that will spread and last a long time.
MGRC is like no other no other charity I know. The organization is built on the concept that simply giving a handout is not solving a problem. Instead, give the girls a permanent path to financial independence by raising the girls to be strong, self sufficient leaders, business owners, and good parents.
I had the privilege of spending two weeks at MGRC this summer. It was a joy to be with the girls and see first-hand how loved and cared for they are. So much has been accomplished in such a short amount of time! In addition to their physical needs being met, the girls are given an education and guidance to prepare them to be self-sufficient in the future. They are healthy, happy and have hope for the future.
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I found MGRC while searching the internet for a Christian organization that was ministering to Maasai girls. I was concerned about FGM and the vulnerability of young girls in the Maasai culture. The more I learn about this organization, the more impressed I am. I think what they have accomplished in such a short amount of time is incredible. The plans for the ecoFarm make me so excited and hopeful for the futures of many more girls.
This organization really cares about the girls and they are working tirelessly to create a better future for them. I like that they aren't just addressing the basic needs of food and shelter, they are preparing them for life. I am really proud to be a part of their mission.
MGRC is a unique organization. They are an entrepreneurial charity that operates like a business. With the goal to become financially self sufficient over the coming years by implementing a strategic business plan to develop the eco-Village. (Farm for food, vocational school for the girls' future independence and financial self sufficiency, eco-Lodge for the center's ability to become a non-profit business). Currently, 100% of donations go to the operating of the center. All administration overhead is provided by volunteers. What other charity has that type of business model and most important - saves the lives of over 60 young at risk girls in Tanzania, Africa!. MGRC is an organization that is taking a new approach to solving poverty in a long term, sustainable and responsible method.
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MGRC is an organization with so much heart - their love for the Maasai girls, their families and the community is inspiring. This is an organization that understands the importance of guiding and developing these girls to become confident, independent women - who can take care of themselves to live a better life. MGRC does not want to give free hand outs, but they want to provide helping hands to give a hand up - helping the girls to learn how to lift themselves out of poverty. By teaching them skills (reading, writing, math, cooking, cleaning, gardening, farming, etc) they will grow up and have the ability to take care of themselves. They will be able to also help their families and their community. MGRC has the long term goal to help the Maasai community to develop the skills needed to become self sufficient - to lift themselves out of poverty. I am very humbled and proud to sponsor a young girl and to volunteer and work with this amazing organization that is making a difference in the lives of so many.
Is there even another charity that has done so much in such a short time window as MGRC? Educating these girls in how to care for themselves and to provide / teach a skill for their future is happening! Great work by Rick and the the crew in Tanzania, as well as the board here in the states raising the money to keep moving at this pace!
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It is an honor to work with this organization that is totally dedicated to bettering the lives and world of the Maasai girls. While the mission remains on point, this last year they have made amazing progress in implementing long term improvements that will not only improve the girls health, but will also teach them important life skills that will help them escape the cycle of poverty.
In addition to Rick's total dedication to MGRC, he has recruited strong local and dedicated talent to move the local organization forward. These girls are in great hands with a team behind them that truly cares for their well being and growth. With this support for growth, these girls will become confident young ladies who will become leaders wherever they choose to spend their life after MGRC.
I've been volunteering with this group for some time. The thing that impresses me the most is their dedication to ensuring 100% of the money raised goes to support these girls. I also appreciate the goal and making the organization fully self-sustainable in the near future. The girls need help and support but the idea that we could keep doing that without the burden of constant fundraising, is an existing concept that I can definitely see becoming a reality.
I have worked with many different organizations, and I'm pleased to be part of this group and their dedicated volunteers, solving programs with unique and creative solutions and improving the lives of these young girls in the process.
Some year I look forward to going to Tanzania and MGRC and seeing the girls in person, but in the meantime, I'm thrilled to be able to help support the organization from afar.
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I am so impressed with the non-profit Maasai Girls Rescue Center and the amazing work they are doing. Their goal towards working toward self-sufficiency with an EcoVillage is such an amazing idea and more impressive is they are making it a reality not just a paper concept.
I have been impressed by the work that is done to teach the girls life skills, as well as “book learning”. These girls will have the skills to raise themselves out of poverty. I’m worked with different organizations and so happy to be a part of this one and see how they are trying to solve a difficult problem with a unique and creative solutions.
I particularly like that all the money donated goes directly to the care of the girls
Rick Morro, Founder of Maasai Girls Rescue Center USA and MGRC International, is doing a remarkable job. His mission rescuing Maasai Girls is a critical one and one that he has dedicated his life to. As US Treasurer of this charity for over 4 years, I'm so impressed with MGRC's outstanding care for 61 rescued girls. Rick Morro, our MGRC Board members, MGRC Tanzanian staff and our volunteers have vetted and stellar credentials along with high integrity. I'm impressed that this charity is being run with total transparency and a solid plan in place to be fully sustainable in the near future. In fact, angel donors paid for an independent fiduciary audit last year, and The Maasai Girls Rescue Center passed this audit, with flying colors. Recordkeeping and accounting of all expenditures are thorough and accurate and up to date. After visiting Tanzania a couple of years ago, my husband and I saw first hand how great the needs of the Maasai Girls were. We are both very proud to be part of this organization, as well as proud to be sponsors for 3 of the girls. We've also provided large donations for the ecoFarm, and donations for their ecoHomes. MGRC's plan to be a fully sustainable charity is solid. Family style living, full time house mothers, nutritional meals, clothing, education and tutoring are providing hope and opportunities for these girls to have not just a future, but a bright future and one that will enhance them and their communities.
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After learning about this wonderful charity and its mission, I was honored to be invited to join the Maasai Girls Rescue Center USA Board, as Treasurer, in 2019. This charity was founded and is run today by Rick Morro. After a mission trip spoke to Rick, he gave up his life possessions and moved to Tanzania about 9 years ago. His mission of rescuing at-risk Maasai girls is beyond amazing. Girls at the center have a safe place to live (for the first time ever) in a family style environment. They are fed, clothed and educated (including necessary tutoring). They are taught life skills including zero grazing, gardening and empowerment. This charity is unique because every penny donated goes directly to the care of the girls. This charity is also unique because it has a focus on being fully sustainable. Currently MGRC is developing a new ecoVillage. With this ecoVillage, the girls will be learning aquaponic gardening, managing and maintaining a biofuel system, and how to care for various livestock. Neither Rick, nor any of the US Board Members receive any compensation. Angel donors are picking up all admin costs. I am proud to know Rick Morro, and to be associated with the Maasai Girls Rescue Center. My husband and I sponsor several girls, and also provide marketing services for MGRC. I look forward to being involved for years to come. I highly recommend this charity!
I personally know the individual behind this great venture, Rich Morro. Since I had the pleasure to work with him in corporate environments, I had the chance to observe his dedication to the goals of the organization, his go-get attitude and his honesty and work ethics. I can just think that he is applying now those traits to MGRC with the same intensity he showed in the past.
I attended an information session on MGRC and was inspired by the work that Rick and others are doing to help the girls in Tanzania. As a young college student, I was saddened by the poverty in Tanzania. It was even more shocking to learn about these girls that are in need of being rescued from terrible situations. I think that the way MGRC is work toward self-sufficiency with the EcoFarm and doing it in ways that are ecologically sustainable is fantastic. For the girls to learn such practical skills on the EcoFarm is great. I would love to someday be able to visit and volunteer to help at MGRC.
Maasai Girls Rescue Center is a non-profit that is making a difference in the lives of these girls that need to be rescued out of terrible living situations. Rick has a big heart and is an inspiring role model to these girls and to all of us. We can all make a difference in the lives of these girls by supporting MGRC. Sponsor one of the girls and be a part of their life as the grow up, donate your valuable time & talents by volunteering in the US or in Tanzania, donate funds to help continue the great work that MGRC is doing.
MGRC is dedicated to helping the poorest of the poor, abused, and young girls who are running away from forced marriage. We are dedicated to guiding each girl as our own daughter preparing them to be able to sustain themselves and provide a healthy environment for their family and especially their children. .
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I have been living with the Maasai people in the northern part of Tanzania for almost 7 years now. The Maasai are great neighbors but are struggling to adapt to the life changing realities of State hood and land ownership. This has led to extreme poverty and hardships, especially for the children.
I started the Maasai Girls Rescue Center to nurture and help educate and the poorest of the girls in hopes the we can lift them up out of poverty with the Grace of God. We believe every child has a right to a healthy loving childhood and an opportunity to develop into the person God made them to be.
God Bless
Rick
I believe people want to make contributions to charities that provide 'line of site' from the contribution to tangible results. Hard to find an organization any more 'line of site' than this one. Outstanding work so far....and a bright future for these girls!
I've learned about the Maasai Girls Rescue Center several months ago. Because I am careful with what organizations I'll donate to, I've spent some time volunteering and learning about the center, the founder, and their mission. I am very impressed with the transparency provided on their website and their dedication to helping these girls. It is wonderful to see that all donations go directly toward the costs of caring for the girls and to see them receiving such good care. I look forward to sponsoring a girl and am anxious to watch her learn and grow, knowing that my sponsorship will go directly toward medical care, clothing, meals, educational costs, and her other direct needs instead of going toward administrative fees (like so many other nonprofits).
So glad to have found such a worthy organization.
It is always a treat to see videos of these precious girls singing and celebrating birthdays! Our FaceTime moments with our girls Is always a joy! Rick wants to keep us all connected and getting to know each other! We love the work Rick Morro is doing and encourage all to help these beautiful girls to become educated and successful women in Tanzania and beyond!
Our sewing group made dresses for the girls at Maasai Girls Rescue Center (MGRC). Rick Morro (the founder) took the dresses, paid to have them shipped to Tanzania, and sent us pictures of the girls wearing the dresses our group made! This is a real group with real girls, not some made up stories. We could see the different photos of our dresses being worn by the girls.
MGRC takes NO overheard or administrative cuts (“angel donors” pay for overhead and admin.) A real ministry with real results. They welcome visitors, too!
Since my wife and I went with Rick on his first mission trip to Tanzania hopefully we
can add value to anyone considering assisting Rick. I have known Rick for over 10 years and have walked through the process of him selling everything and just moving to Tanzania to
help. It is tricky operating there but Rick has figured it out. The Maasai Girls Rescue Mission has great potential. My wife and I sponsor children and are excited to support him for the long run. Since he does not pay himself his motives are pure. He is living a life of significance .