When women and girls are uplifted, their families and whole communities flourish - Mary MacKillop Today
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When women and girls are uplifted, their families and whole communities flourish

International Women’s Day, held annually on the 8th of March, is a global day that recognises the resilience and strength of women across the world. Acknowledging this important day allows Mary MacKillop Today to reflect on the invaluable contributions of women within the communities we support.

Ranadi, a Project Talitha participant
Ranadi, a Project Talitha participant

Through our work, we seek to promote the voice and participation of women in spaces where they have been typically excluded. We witness firsthand the transformative power of women and girls in their communities when they are empowered.

Like in Fiji, where our Women’s Leadership programProject Talitha – run in partnership with Ola Fou Fiji, is providing training to young women to increase their confidence and achieve financial security to grow as leaders in their communities.

Ranadi is a young single mum who has been challenging traditional norms surrounding women through her participation in Project Talitha.

“When I was pregnant while studying at university, I feared what people would think of me. This year, I joined Project Talitha, attending every training session. The empowerment training really stood out to me. It helped me face my fears of being judged and feeling alone. Now, I have the confidence to speak up and share my story. I’m helping my mum with our coconut business and dream of returning to university, finding a job, and one day running my own business to support my son,” Ranadi shared.

We are proud to continue the pioneering work of Saint Mary MacKillop and the Sisters of St Joseph in transforming the lives of women and girls like Ranadi through learning for life so that all may thrive.