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!
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
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!
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
National Simultaneous Storytime – 21 May
MAMA is thrilled to support this year’s National Simultaneous Storytime! Every year a picture book, written and illustrated by an Australian author and illustrator is read simultaneously in libraries, schools, pre-schools, childcare centres, family homes, bookshops and many other places around the country. National Simultaneous Storytime aims to: promote the value of reading and literacy; promote … Continue reading National Simultaneous Storytime – 21 May
Celebrating our 5th birthday!
Five years ago, in late March 2009, the founders of Make A Mark Australia, Mark Fraser and Paul Singer, were powerfully moved by what they saw at the Sishemo Education Trust Primary School in Lusaka, Zambia. We saw tremendous adversity and great challenges, we witnessed great courage and optimism, and we learnt that each of … Continue reading Celebrating our 5th birthday!
International Volunteer Day – 5 December
International Volunteer Day (IVD) is celebrated each year on 5 December and was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1985. IVD provides volunteer organisations and individual volunteers with the opportunity to raise the public awareness of their contributions to economic and social development at local, national and international levels. In Australia, over six … Continue reading International Volunteer Day – 5 December
International Literacy Day – 8 Sep
Literacy is a human right, a tool of personal empowerment and a means for social and human development. Educational opportunities depend on literacy. Literacy is at the heart of basic education for all, and essential for eradicating poverty, reducing child mortality, curbing population growth, achieving gender equality and ensuring sustainable development, peace and democracy. A … Continue reading International Literacy Day – 8 Sep
MAMA celebrates Book Week!
Book Week is the longest running children's festival in Australia, celebrating its 68th birthday in 2013. In recognition of the 2013 Book Week theme 'reading across the universe', MAMA celebrates the work of our project partners in Zambia, Afghanistan, Timor Leste, Kiribati and Papua New Guinea in bringing books to young children - empowering them … Continue reading MAMA celebrates Book Week!
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