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.
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
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
MAMA Director leads visit to Solomon Islands
MAMA Director, Leigh Southwell, is currently leading a visit to the Solomon Islands for eleven teachers from Canberra schools - Marist College Canberra and Canberra Girls Grammar School. The visit, which has been supported by the Solomon Islands High Commission in Canberra, provides a wonderful opportunity to engage with MAMA's project partners at Mercy School, … Continue reading MAMA Director leads visit to Solomon Islands
Update from Tholana – third phase nearing completion!
The Tholana Kindergarten commenced in 1983 following the vision and leadership by Mrs Elizabeth Dora to provide early childhood learning for the children in the remote village in Isabel Province, Solomon Islands. With no facilities, but with a commitment to quality education, the kindergarten began with 10 children and gathered under the shade of the … Continue reading Update from Tholana – third phase nearing completion!
An exciting new project with Mercy School – a brand new hall!
There’s been some exciting progress in a new project MAMA is funding at Mercy School in Honiara! Following the success of earlier projects at Mercy, such as the building of brand new classrooms, MAMA has agreed to support a project to fund a new school hall on the grounds of Mercy School. The school has … Continue reading An exciting new project with Mercy School – a brand new hall!
Let there be light – solar connected at Tholana!
Following the successful completion of phase one of Tholana Kindergarten Classroom Project in 2020, MAMA and the Tholana community agreed to progress to phase two of the project, which included constructing the school’s bathroom block and installing a solar lighting and power system. The impact of COVID-19 in the rural and isolated areas such as … Continue reading Let there be light – solar connected at Tholana!
Tholana MAMA kindergarten takes shape!
It’s been a busy and exciting start to the school year in Tholana! The community in the remote village in Isabel Province in the Solomon Islands has been working hard to complete the classrooms and toilet block before the school year. Notwithstanding the challenges imposed by COVID and the delays in supply chains only further … Continue reading Tholana MAMA kindergarten takes shape!
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
Exciting progress in the remote village of Tholana!
We love hearing updates from our projects and it's fantastic to see the MAMA Kindergarten in the remote Solomon Islands village of Tholana take shape! In early 2020, the community approached MAMA to seek assistance to build a new safe and secure kindergarten in the village. Notwithstanding the challenges and restrictions imposed by COVID-19, the … Continue reading Exciting progress in the remote village of Tholana!
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