Make A Mark Australia Incorporated

Make A Mark Australia Incorporated (ABN: 24546286505RR0001) is an Australian nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering children in need through education. The organization focuses on providing educational resources and support to disadvantaged children both domestically and internationally, aiming to improve access to education and enhance learning environments for marginalized communities.

History and Mission

Established to address educational inequality, Make A Mark Australia (MAMA) operates with a targeted grassroots funding model that empowers children by improving their access to quality education. The organization collaborates with local partners and communities to fund and support projects that enhance educational infrastructure and learning opportunities for children who face significant barriers to education.

Programs and Activities

MAMA funds a variety of projects designed to support educational development and infrastructure improvement. Notable initiatives include mobile library programs and school refurbishments in the Asia-Pacific region. For example, since 2012, MAMA has partnered with the Alola Foundation in Timor-Leste to fund a mobile library that travels to remote and marginalized communities, delivering books and educational programs to pre-primary and primary school children. This initiative aims to foster a love of reading and support early childhood education in underserved areas.

In the Solomon Islands, MAMA has supported the Mercy School by constructing a new hall for graduations and other educational activities, enhancing the school's capacity to serve its students. Additionally, in West Honiara, MAMA partnered with Amoana Academy to refurbish their classroom buildings, working alongside local contractors and community volunteers to create a better learning environment for hundreds of children.

International Engagement

The organization actively engages with international partners and communities in the Asia-Pacific region to address educational needs. MAMA facilitates teacher exchange visits, such as the 2024 visit led by MAMA Director Leigh Southwell to the Solomon Islands, where educators from Canberra schools engaged with local project partners to share knowledge and strengthen educational ties.

Governance and Charity Status

Make A Mark Australia Incorporated is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). The organization’s charitable activities mainly involve transferring funds or goods internationally to support education projects, reflecting their commitment to international development through education.

Impact

Through its sustained efforts and collaborations, Make A Mark Australia has positively impacted numerous children by fostering access to education, improving school infrastructure, and enhancing educational resources. The organization remains committed to empowering children in need and helping communities build better educational outcomes for future generations.

This summary reflects the nonprofit’s focus on educational empowerment and its ongoing projects that provide tangible benefits to marginalized children in Australia and the Asia-Pacific region[1][2][3][4].

[1] https://www.acnc.gov.au/charity/charities/146c733e-39af-e811-a963-000d3ad244fd/profile [2] https://makeamarkaustralia.org.au [3] https://www.acnc.gov.au/charity/charities/146c733e-39af-e811-a963-000d3ad244fd/documents/96a81942-4a0f-ea11-a811-000d3ad1f29c [4] https://makeamarkaustralia.org.au/about-2/our-story/ [5] https://www.kimberly-clark.com