On Saturday 23 May 2015, the Burn’s Creek community and the teachers and students of Mercy Primary School came together to celebrate the official opening of their new school site. Over the last 12 months the school constructed several new classrooms, with water tank and toilet facilities, and erected a security fence around an area to … Continue reading Local community celebrates opening of MAMA Classrooms!
MAMA General Manager Paul Singer joins Commonwealth leaders
The General Manager of Make A Mark Australia, Paul Singer, was recently selected to participate in the Commonwealth Study Conferences Leaders program at Oxford University. CSCLeaders assembles exceptional senior leaders from across the Commonwealth to tackle challenges, build global relationships and develop the cultural intelligence needed by the leaders of tomorrow. CSCLeaders is a partnership … Continue reading MAMA General Manager Paul Singer joins Commonwealth leaders
MAMA classrooms open in Honiara!
We are so excited to hear from our project partners in Honiara that the new MAMA classrooms at Mercy School are ready for the start of the school year! The partnership with the Mercy School in Burns Creek is MAMA’s 9th project and has resulted in the building of two new classrooms to accommodate a … Continue reading MAMA classrooms open in Honiara!
8,000 reasons to say thank you this Christmas!
It’s been another fantastic year for Make A Mark Australia and on behalf of the 8,000 children in the MAMA family, we want to say thank you! Check out our short Christmas video. With nine projects in seven different countries, there is much to be thankful for and many kids that have had their lives … Continue reading 8,000 reasons to say thank you this Christmas!
CEO Mark Fraser wins award for exceptional achievement!
The CEO of Make A Mark Australia, Mark Fraser, has been awarded the University of Sydney Alumni Award for Community Achievement. In a strong field of impressive candidates, each making their own exceptional contribution to the community sector, Mark received the award in recognition of ‘his contribution to the enrichment of society through the organisation … Continue reading CEO Mark Fraser wins award for exceptional achievement!
MAMA visits remote village of Soibada
On 9 and 10 October, the MAMA team, including CEO Mark Fraser; General Manager Paul Singer; John Fraser and Phil Singer, undertook a visit to the remote village of Soibada in Timor Leste to scope the possibility of building a MAMA Pre-School. Soibada is approximately 130 kilometres south-east of Dili at the geographic centre of … Continue reading MAMA visits remote village of Soibada
MAMA returns to the Alola Foundation
On Wednesday 8 October, the MAMA team, including CEO Mark Fraser; General Manager Paul Singer; John Fraser and Phil Singer, visited the Alola Foundation (Fundasaun Alola) in Dili to get an update on the MAMA Mobile Library project.In a meeting with Alola's Chairwoman, Kirsty Sword Gusmao; CEO, Alzira Reis; and the Education and Literacy Program … Continue reading MAMA returns to the Alola Foundation
MAMA classrooms taking shape in Honiara!
On 21 May 2014, the MAMA team was thrilled to announce the details of our ninth project. The partnership with the Mercy School in Burns Creek, Honiara, will include the building of two new classroom buildings to accommodate a rapidly growing student population. Located in an underdeveloped settlement with limited access to basic services, the … Continue reading MAMA classrooms taking shape in Honiara!
Celebrating International Literacy Day
MAMA is all about literacy….we’re passionate about empowering children in need through education. Literacy is a human right. It’s at the heart of our personal and professional growth, and enables us to reach our full potential. That’s why MAMA is thrilled to support International Literacy Day on 8 September. This year’s theme is ‘Literacy and … Continue reading Celebrating International Literacy Day
Fantastic local support for MAMA project in Honiara!
Following the recent signing of the MAMA Funding Agreement formalising our partnership with the Mercy School in Honiara, work has commenced on the building of two brand new classrooms. MAMA has transferred the first round of funding, and local support for the new project has been overwhelming. Year 5 and 6 students from Mercy School have … Continue reading Fantastic local support for MAMA project in Honiara!
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