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 impact of MAMA's contribution on their learning. They're powerful stories of how young children are optimising their potential. https://youtu.be/YiOJKK5AGVk In Sishemo's video, the Executive Director, … Continue reading Powerful stories of 10 years with Sishemo
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 their songs and were moved by their energy, optimism and hope. Most of the children were orphans and living in child-run households. Many of them … Continue reading How MAMA makes a mark
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 years. Any community is enriched when women and girls have equal access to opportunities; when women's voices are strong; and when gender equality is a … Continue reading More powerful together.
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 volunteers who have made their mark throughout 2017. Together, we have helped empower thousands of children in need right across our region. At a time … Continue reading Making a big mark in 2018!
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 the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Her Excellency Lady Cosgrove, were welcomed to Mercy School by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry … Continue reading Governor-General opens new MAMA classrooms!
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 the community every month. The donation is split between three local community groups ($300 / $100 / $100). Make Your Mark (and enjoy a burger...!) We’d … Continue reading Make Your Mark – eat a burger…!
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, 7th grader Joshua Kapilya has just been ranked with the second highest academic achievement in the whole of Zambia! This national rank includes students … Continue reading Brilliant academic achievement at Sishemo!
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 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!
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!
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