In October 2016, some representatives from Make a Mark Australia travelled to Honiara in the Solomon Islands to visit Mercy School. On arrival at the airport, we were enthusiastically welcomed by a group of the students – amazingly, some had never visited the airport despite only living several hundred metres away in the Burns Creek … Continue reading MAMA visits Mercy School!
MAMA announces new Women’s Resource Centre in Timor-Leste
MAMA is thrilled to announce that in partnership with the Alola Foundation, a new Women's Resource Centre will be built in Mascarenhas, Dili. The centre will assist Alola in their mission to: Promote women's rights and increase women's leadership capacity, improve the health status of women and children, increase access and quality of education for … Continue reading MAMA announces new Women’s Resource Centre in Timor-Leste
Happy MAMA day!
This Mother’s Day, MAMA is celebrating the crucial role that mothers play around the world in helping their children learn to read and write. There is a growing appreciation of the link between a mother’s education and that of her child. In fact, research funded by the National Institutes of Health has identified that a … Continue reading Happy MAMA day!
Outstanding success in Honiara!
Earlier this month, MAMA invited Ms Leigh Pirie, our project partner from the Solomon Islands, to attend our Management Committee meeting to provide an update on the project at Mercy School in Honiara. It was inspiring to listen to Leigh, who has been instrumental in managing the project. It was obvious from her stories that … Continue reading Outstanding success in Honiara!
Merry MAMA Christmas!
As we approach the Christmas season, a short message to thank you for 'making your mark' in support of Make A Mark Australia. We simply couldn't have completed ten projects across seven different countries without you. And because of you, we've empowered over 35,000 kids in the last five years! Some of the incredible highlights this year … Continue reading Merry MAMA Christmas!
#MuddyMAMAs support MAMA!
#MuddyMAMA – an urban legend, a Canberra icon, a bunch of caring and compassionate mothers. Today, as part of the Canberra Miss Muddy carnival, seven friends joined forces to fly the MAMA flag proudly over Thoroughbred Park. With the requisite pink MAMA shirts and a tank full of enthusiasm and energy, the women assembled at … Continue reading #MuddyMAMAs support MAMA!
Update from our Early Childhood Centre in Kabul
We love hearing updates from our MAMA family! The MAMA Early Childhood Centre in Kabul was officially opened in June 2015 by Australia's Ambassador to Afghanistan, His Excellency Matt Anderson PSM. Since then, additional improvements have been made to create a safe, fun and welcoming environment for children aged 4-7 years from the local community. … Continue reading Update from our Early Childhood Centre in Kabul
MAMA General Manager visits school in Africa’s largest slum
As part of a self-funded study visit to Kenya with other Commonwealth leaders (CSCLeaders), MAMA's General Manager, Paul Singer, visited Kibera slum in Nairobi to view educational facilities and learning opportunities for local children. Kibera is the biggest slum in Africa, and one of the biggest in the world, housing approximately 1 million people. Most … Continue reading MAMA General Manager visits school in Africa’s largest slum
Opening of MAMA OTA Disability Centre in Tonga!
On Friday 3 July 2015, the Governor-General of Australia, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Her Excellency Lady Cosgrove, officially opened the newly refurbished Ofa Tui Amanaki (OTA) Centre for children and young adults with a disability in Tonga. Make A Mark Australia funded the refurbishment of the run-down 1976 … Continue reading Opening of MAMA OTA Disability Centre in Tonga!
Interview with ABC Radio Australia’s Pacific Beat – OTA Centre, Tonga (July 2015)
On 7 July 2015, the General Manager of MAMA, Paul Singer, spoke with Bruce Hill on ABC Radio Australia's program, Pacific Beat. Speaking to an audience that extended across the Pacific, Paul and Bruce discussed the opening of the newly refurbished OTA Disability Centre in Nuku'alofa on Friday 3 July. The audio of the interview … Continue reading Interview with ABC Radio Australia’s Pacific Beat – OTA Centre, Tonga (July 2015)
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