Tag: Education
Dear Friends and supporters of MMI
February 8, 2017Welcome to the February 2017 edition of Mary’s World. Last year Pope Francis called all people of goodwill to “live fully, to choose to leave a mark.
Hello from the women of Pitumarca, Peru!
January 30, 2017Sophie Jenkins, MMI’s International Program officer, recently met with the women of the Puka Phallcha association in Pitumarca, Peru, including Lourdes, aged 27, who was recently elected as president of the association…
Meet the inspiring future leaders of Peru!
January 24, 2017MMI’s International Program Officer, Sophie Jenkins, is currently visiting our programs in Peru. Last week, Sophie met these inspiring future leaders of Peru, pictured in front of the mural they painted…
Connecting... compassion in action
January 16, 2017Throughout last year, the students and staff of Mount St Joseph in Milperra, once again demonstrated their passion and drive for social justice, working tirelessly to change the lives of women, men and children in Peru.
From us to you - a Christmas wish
December 19, 2016As Country director of MMI I would like to convey my great gratitude of your generous support to us. You have tirelessly committed to help our Timorese people and special thanks to the Mobile Learning Centre donors.
A wonderful celebration of music, faith & community!
December 15, 2016Sydney Sings with Amelia Farrugia was a wonderful celebration of music, faith and community on Saturday 10thDecember. So many people from the local Blessed Sacrament community and quite a number from a-far enjoyed the strength and beauty of Amelia Farrugia alongside her beautiful students.
Making an Impact... Educating Timor-Leste
October 18, 2016Some 20 years since the Sisters of St Joseph were invited to help the people of Timor-Leste in Tetun literacy, MMI’s dedicated local staff work at the grass- roots to empower whole communities by training teachers in the most remote and underserviced regions of the country.
Bringing hope through education, health & livelihoods
October 18, 2016Education Thanks to dedicated Australian supporters like you, MMI has purchased a bus which is being converted into a Mobile Learning Centre in Timor-Leste. It will be fitted out with Tetum literacy books, music equipment and other educational resources. The bus will visit schools, orphanages and disability centres in marginalised communities with MMI’s trainers using […]
Creating New Possibilities in Papua New Guinea
October 18, 2016Some 52 years ago the Josephites boldly commenced their mission with the people of PNG, working with some of the most remote communities in the world, and remained there for nearly 40 years.
Mary's World: Letter from MMI's CEO - Kirsty Robertson
September 30, 2016Dear friends and supporters of MMI
Earlier this year Pope Francis encouraged us to be hope for the future. He said to be that hope we needed two things.
Firstly, we needed a memory: of our people, our family and where we come from, the memory of our journey and what we received from those closest to you.
