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Remembering Pope Francis

“If we walk in hope, we have joy in our hearts and we cannot fail to be witnesses of this joy…” – Remembering Pope Francis’ legacy of love for the poor

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22 Apr 2025

Remembering Pope Francis

“If we walk in hope, we have joy in our hearts and we cannot fail to be witnesses of this joy…” – Remembering Pope Francis’ legacy of love for the poor

a group of young women dance in Kiluvya Training Centre, Tanzania
09 Apr 2025

Action in Africa x World Villages Collaboration

In January, Action in Africa reached out to World Villages for Children in the UK for help for girls in their community in Nyaishozi, Tanzania. By March, we had received two young women into our Kiluvya Training Centre to start a six month training programme.

a sign hand painted sign with the Swahili word "Karibu" meaning welcome sits in front of a baobab tree surrounded by flowers
25 Mar 2025

Dodoma Inauguration 25th March 2025

The Sisters of Mary and World Villages for Children celebrate the expansion of their school for boys in Dodoma, Tanzania on 25th March 2025

nun with young girl and baby
05 Mar 2025

International Women’s Day 2025

On International Women’s Day 2025, we speak to Sr Abigail in Kisarawe to learn more about the urgent need to use girls’ education to empower them and teach them about their rights as women

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11 Feb 2025

Payroll Giving Month

Payroll Giving is a tax-efficient way for employees in the UK to give to charitable causes they care deeply about via their regular salary.

chicken farming
05 Feb 2025

January 2025 News

January was a joy filled month at our schools around the world as we welcomed new children into our care and they learnt more about the world around them. Read more of our January news.

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31 Jan 2025

December 2024 News

December was a joy filled month at all our schools around the world. Read more of our December news.

a group of girls in the Philippines in a computer Class
24 Jan 2025

Education Day

2025’s International Day of Education is about teaching children to become independent thinkers, giving them the tools and knowledge to navigate an evolving technological landscape.

a group of girls in the Philippines in a computer Class
24 Jan 2025

Press Release: Equipping children from poverty with tech skills

On International Day of Education 2025, we focus on the vital importance of equipping children with tech skills to empower them for a future free from poverty.

Four boys standing under a rainbow
14 Jan 2025

New students 2025

This month, we are welcoming hundreds of new children into our Sisters of Mary schools around the world.

a nun stands outside in the Philippines smiling at the camera
23 Dec 2024

Sister Elena’s Christmas Message 2024

Sister Elena shares a heartfelt thank you message ahead of Christmas 2024.

three boys in light blue shirts sing in a classroom with yellow walls in Adlas Boystown, the Philippines
16 Dec 2024

It’s That Time of Year

3,000 children at the Sisters of Mary School, Philippines teamed up with apl.de.ap of the Black Eyed Peas to perform “It’s that Time of Year”. All proceeds from the streaming of the song will support the children in the Sisters of Mary Programmes.