Interview with ABC Radio Australia’s Pacific Beat

On 2 May, the General Manager of MAMA, Paul Singer, spoke with Geraldine Coutts on ABC Radio Australia's program, Pacific Beat. Speaking to an audience that extended across the Pacific, Paul explained where MAMA originated, and importantly for this audience, gave an update on our next project - the opening of the MAMA Resource Centre … Continue reading Interview with ABC Radio Australia’s Pacific Beat

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 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…