Connecting kids through letter exchanges
In an initiative led by one of MAMA’s Directors, Leigh Southwell, some Australian kids have been developing links with students at one of MAMA’s partner schools, Mercy School in Honiara. […]
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Powerful stories of 10 years with Sishemo
In celebration of the 10th anniversary of the partnership between Make A Mark Australia and the Sishemo Foundation in Lusaka, Zambia, some of the current and former students have discussed the […]
How MAMA makes a mark
It was on 21 March 2009 – ten years ago – that we were first introduced to the inspiring children at Sishemo. We sat in an overcrowded hall, listening to […]
More powerful together.
In recognition of International Women’s Day, we’re celebrating the incredible role that women across the world have played in helping MAMA to empower over 50,000 children in the last ten […]
Making a big mark in 2018!
The end of the year is an important time to reflect and give thanks. At MAMA, we’re no different. We are so grateful for our wonderful supporters and tremendously dedicated […]
Governor-General opens new MAMA classrooms!
As part of an official visit to Honiara to coincide with the completion of the Regional Assistance Mission to the Solomon Islands (RAMSI), the Governor-General of Australia, His Excellency General […]
Make Your Mark – eat a burger…!
We’ve been selected to participate in Local Matters at Grill’d Manuka this May! Local Matters is the Grill’d community donation program that sees each Grill’d restaurant donate $500 back into […]
Brilliant academic achievement at Sishemo!
So excited to hear some wonderful news from our dear friends in Zambia! With the support and love of the Sishemo Foundation, and the financial assistance and resources provided by […]
MAMA visits Mercy School!
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 […]
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 […]
