Make A Mark Australia Project Sixteen: Amoana Academy

Celebrating International Day of the Girl Child – Education. Connection. Possibility.

Today, on International Day of the Girl Child, we celebrate the power, potential and promise of every girl - no matter where she is born, what resources she has, or what challenges she faces. At Make A Mark Australia, we believe education is not just about learning - it is about opportunity, confidence, leadership and … Continue reading Celebrating International Day of the Girl Child – Education. Connection. Possibility.

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Hearts and minds opened: A journey of connection in the Solomon Islands

Last month, students from Marist College Canberra and Canberra Girls Grammar School travelled to the Solomon Islands for an unforgettable immersion experience, and visited two of Make A Mark Australia’s partner schools: Mercy School in Burns Creek and Amoana Christian Academy on the outskirts of Honiara. This was no ordinary school visit. Over several days, … Continue reading Hearts and minds opened: A journey of connection in the Solomon Islands

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Sharing hope, equipping young leaders – MAMA helps prepare students for Solomon Islands journey

At Make A Mark Australia, we believe that the power to make a difference doesn’t come from age, wealth or experience - it comes from willingness. And that spirit was alive and well this week when our General Manager, Paul Singer, and fellow Director, Leigh Southwell, met with students from Marist College Canberra and Canberra … Continue reading Sharing hope, equipping young leaders – MAMA helps prepare students for Solomon Islands journey

Make A Mark Australia Project Fourteen: Tholana Kindergarten, Uncategorized

Update from Tholana, Solomon Islands

We love receiving updates from our project partners - they're all so inspiring as MAMA continues to empower children in need around the world. This update from our project in Tholana, a remote village in Isabel Province in the Solomon Islands, is particularly special. We were delighted to meet with Mr Walter Diamana, the Deputy … Continue reading Update from Tholana, Solomon Islands

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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 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

Make A Mark Australia Project Twelve: Women's Resource Centre, Timor-Leste

MAMA announces new Women’s Resource Centre in Timor-Leste

MAMA is thrilled to announce that in partnership with the Alola Foundation, a new Women's Resource Centre will be built in Mascarenhas, Dili. The centre will assist Alola in their mission to: Promote women's rights and increase women's leadership capacity, improve the health status of women and children, increase access and quality of education for … Continue reading MAMA announces new Women’s Resource Centre in Timor-Leste

Make A Mark Australia Project Ten: MAMA Early Childhood Centre

Update from our Early Childhood Centre in Kabul

We love hearing updates from our MAMA family! The MAMA Early Childhood Centre in Kabul was officially opened in June 2015 by Australia's Ambassador to Afghanistan, His Excellency Matt Anderson PSM. Since then, additional improvements have been made to create a safe, fun and welcoming environment for children aged 4-7 years from the local community. … Continue reading Update from our Early Childhood Centre in Kabul

Make A Mark Australia Project Eight: Ofa Tui Amanaki

Opening of MAMA OTA Disability Centre in Tonga!

On Friday 3 July 2015, the Governor-General of Australia, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Her Excellency Lady Cosgrove, officially opened the newly refurbished Ofa Tui Amanaki (OTA) Centre for children and young adults with a disability in Tonga. Make A Mark Australia funded the refurbishment of the run-down 1976 … Continue reading Opening of MAMA OTA Disability Centre in Tonga!