Acclaimed children’s author Narelle Oliver throws her support behind MAMA

Recently, at the launch of Narelle Oliver's latest book 'Don't let a Spoonbill in the Kitchen', MAMA's CEO Mark Fraser and General Manager Paul Singer were thrilled to provide Narelle with an update on MAMA's latest projects. Narelle was interested to hear of MAMA's new projects in Papua New Guinea and Kiribati. On hearing the … Continue reading Acclaimed children’s author Narelle Oliver throws her support behind MAMA

MAMA reaches PNG!

On Friday 26 April, the CEO of MAMA, Mark Fraser, and General Manager, Paul Singer, joined the Patron of MAMA, the Governor-General of Australia, Her Excellency Ms Quentin Bryce, at a special ceremony in Port Moresby to announce an exciting new partnership with Buk bilong Pikinini. The partnership will fund Papua New Guinea's first mobile … Continue reading MAMA reaches PNG!

MAMA Mobile Library hits the streets in Dili!

We're always thrilled to receive updates from our in-country project partners, and this update is particularly special. The first MAMA Mobile Library has just finished its fit-out, complete with brand new books, shelving, educational resources and  a colourful paint scheme. Now, it's time for the MAMA Mobile Library to hit the streets and take books … Continue reading MAMA Mobile Library hits the streets in Dili!

We’re excited…nearing completion in Kiribati

At MAMA, we're getting very excited as our project in the Pacific island nation of Kiribati nears completion. With news that many of the materials and educational resources have now arrived in Kiribati by ship, the students at the Kiribati Institute of Technology are busily preparing the MAMA Resource Centre for the planned opening next … Continue reading We’re excited…nearing completion in Kiribati

Catching-up on the Alola project…

The CEO of MAMA, Mark Fraser, and the General Manager, Paul Singer, had a wonderful opportunity to catch-up with Kirsty Sword Gusmao while she was in Canberra to launch the Alola Milk Campaign. Along with MAMA's PAtron, Her Excellency Ms Quentin Bryce, we discussed the MAMA Mobile Library Project in Timor-Leste and the impact it … Continue reading Catching-up on the Alola project…

1st Anniversary of the MAMA Resource Centre in Lusaka

On Friday 15 June 2012, Sishemo held a commemorative event to celebrate the first anniversary of the opening of the MAMA Resource centre. The children at Sishemo were reminded again of the colourful ceremony that was attended by the MAMA team and the then Minister of Education, the Honourable Dora Siliya. It’s a year ago when … Continue reading 1st Anniversary of the MAMA Resource Centre in Lusaka

Visit to Malilai Girls’ School

After a moving ANZAC Day Dawn ceremony with the Australian soldiers at the Tarin Kowt Multi-National Base, MAMA’s Patron, Her Excellency Ms Quentin Bryce, along with MAMA’s General Manager, Paul Singer and Director, Stephen Brady, left the coalition base to visit the Malilai Girls' School in Tarin Kowt. The Australian Defence Force managed works team, part … Continue reading Visit to Malilai Girls’ School