2024 AMS

Mid-Year Appeal

Give the joy of reading to children in the Pacific

In the Solomon Islands the literacy rates are less than 30% and bookshops are hard to find. Children can't currently access the library at St Joseph's Marist School, Tenaru. It is unsafe, empty and mould infested. Please donate today to transform this space into a vibrant learning hub, filled with books where children can learn and improve their literacy.

WELCOME!

Thank you for visiting our website. This is the hub for all information about Australian Marist Solidarity and the projects we support across Asia and the Pacific. With your contribution, we are able to support more than 50 locally-led projects in up to 15 countries. You can learn all about those projects through our quarterly publication, Solidarity Matters, in our Annual Reports, or through our Projects page. Every one of those projects can make education available to young people thanks to the contributions of our friends and supporters - thank you! To discover how you can be part of the change, please visit the Get Involved tab where we provide many different options to contribute to AMS’ vision of solidarity.

Bec Bromhead, CEO

Australian Marist Solidarity (AMS) is the international agency for the aid and development work of the Marist family in Australia throughout Asia and the Pacific Islands.

AMS works with the people in this region on a combination of long-term and short-term development projects. These projects aim to develop or support locally sustained education opportunities for the young people in these regions.

AMS works to bring education and hope to young people living in Asia and the Pacific so that they can build a brighter future.

With your support and contributions, together, we bring hope.

LATEST NEWS

Read the latest inspiring news and program updates from Asia and the Pacific in our quarterly publication, Solidarity Matters.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) says people in Gaza are risking their lives to find food, water and other supplies – such is the level of hunger and despair during the Israeli assault on the strip. We’re calling for action to address
AMS, alongside our Marist aid agency counterparts @ongdsed and @fmsi_ets, are calling for immediate action in Gaza. Tragically, at least 30,000 lives have been lost, including more than 12,300 children. We extend our deep concern and solidarity to th
Our AMS team have spent the past few days planning and preparing for the year ahead. We’re excited for all 2024 holds as we work towards solidarity, dignity and hope.
Evaresto Moreira is the School Founder and Community Leader at Kulugia Primary School. He’s proud of school that has eight teachers currently teaching 162 children aged between 6 and 11. Unfortunately, the school is in terrible condition, Evar
"Right now, our school condition is poor and damaged. If it’s possible, we want to start rebuilding it as soon as possible." These words from a parent in Kulugia indicate the urgency for action and change to create a safer learning
All infrastructure was destroyed when the Indonesian military and Timorese militia left Timor-Leste in 1999. Schools like the Kulugia Primary School were left without tables and chairs, buildings were damaged and school resources were burned. Any rem
Maria is one of 162 students at Kulugia. She's proud to be the first in her generation to attend school. But she desperately needs a safe place to learn. The school has long been contemplating the need for either repairing the existing structure or
This Christmas, AMS asks you to join us in supporting the Kulugia Primary School to rebuild their school, providing a safe place for children to learn. The school is currently unsafe, and if it rains children cannot go to school. The school is in v
UPDATE | St Michael's Technical College, Vanuatu We received the following update on Wednesday from Br Ralph regarding cyclone activity in the region: Good morning from Vanuatu. It's very cloudy, rainy and windy this morning. Yesterday was category
WORLD TEACHERS DAY There are INCREDIBLE teachers working in our partner projects throughout the Asia-Pacific. World Teachers Day to these inspiring educators, and to the amazing staff across Marist Schools Australia. Photos by order: - St Louis Hi
It was an honour for AMS CEO Bec Bromhead and Board member Mark Elliott to visit the La Valla Project and join their Grade 6 graduation. The team at La Valla do exceptional work making sure that these young people can access a quality education and
There are lots of exciting things happening at the LaValla School in Cambodia 🇰🇭 The library has been upgraded with more learning materials, with plans to further improve the interior design for the ease and comfort of the students. Meanwhile, th

Your support means AMS can provide life-changing work in up to 15 countries, delivering over 50 projects, impacting more than 8000 young people

Australian Marist Solidarity (AMS) is the international agency for the aid and development work of the Marist family in Australia throughout Asia and the Pacific Islands. AMS is part of Marist Solidarity and looks after its development projects.

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