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60 years of Every Child’s Birthday

2024 marks 60 years of the Sisters of Mary and Every Child’s Birthday. We reflect on the momentous achievements of the past 60 years.

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a black and white image of Father Al cutting a cake for young children
19 Jul 2024

60 years of Every Child’s Birthday

2024 marks 60 years of the Sisters of Mary and Every Child’s Birthday. We reflect on the momentous achievements of the past 60 years.

Suzana in unifrom at home wrpas her arms around her mother as they both smile at the camera. A quote by Nelson Mandela next to them says "Overcoming poverty is not a gesture of charity. It is an act of justice. It is the protection of a fundamental human right, the right to dignity and a decent life. While poverty persists, there is no true freedom."
15 Jul 2024

Nelson Mandela Day

Nelson Mandela said “Overcoming poverty is not a gesture of charity. It is an act of justice. It is the protection of a fundamental human right, the right to dignity and a decent life. While poverty persists, there is no true freedom.”

a boy crouches inside a hut next to an open fire, cooking on the coals
18 Jun 2024

Child Food Poverty 2024

Almost 700 million people still live in extreme poverty on less than £1.60 per day. Deprived of food, with only one or two meals a day, children raised in poverty lack the balanced nutrition needed to grow, leading to developmental difficulties, stunted growth and poor long term health.

A girl and a nun holding hands walking the the street
08 Mar 2024

International Women’s Day 2024

When Sister Margarita visited a remote community in Mexico, she did not expect to meet a sixth grade girl was sold into marriage by her father – for a six pack of beer.

Two girls cooking on the floor
12 Feb 2024

Malnutrition

Access to good, nutritious food is one of the biggest challenges of poverty. Addressing malnutrition in our children’s early lives is a priority in order to help them thrive.

man stands near the peak of a mountain pointing to the top
29 Nov 2023

Mt Iztaccíhuatl Expedition Updates

In December 2023, Enrique climbs Mt Iztaccíhuatl. You can read his updates on training and preparing for the expedition here

UN Sustainable Development Goals Graphic showing Number 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 12
15 Nov 2023

UNSDG Blog

In September 2023, the UN reviewed its progress towards the 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Over October, we reflected on how we work towards these goals within our programmes providing our children with the opportunities to escape from poverty and thrive.

three girls dressed in brightly coloured traditional masai blankets
26 Oct 2023

Tanzania programme visit 2023

In September, Nicola and Carey from the World Villages team travelled to Tanzania for the inauguration of the new boys’ school in Dodoma. It will serve to educate some of the most impoverished boys in Tanzania.

A group of boys in school uniform sitting on chairs, some are hugging each other
22 Sep 2023

Dodoma Boys’ school inauguration

On 21st September 2023 we were privileged to be included in the celebrations for the inauguration of the new Sisters of Mary Boys’ School in Dodoma, Tanzania.

A boy crouching working in the food garden
12 Aug 2023

International Youth Day 2023

On International Youth Day we celebrate the children in our schools worldwide who are learning green skills to build a sustainable future for themselves and our planet

a nun sits in a dimly lit mud home in Tanzania with two young boys
08 Jun 2023

Heart-breaking poverty – Sister Bernadeth’s Tanzania community work

Sisters Bernadeth, Clara, and Marchery visited communities in Tanzania to meet children in desperate need of free education and care.

Three boys helping each other tie together a bamboo tripod in the middle of growing plants
05 Jun 2023

World Environment Day 2023

The Sisters of Mary schools have sustainability at the heart of their work; educating children to preserve the earth’s resources and on their responsibility for supporting a healthy community.