How You Can Help

Thank you for supporting Mary Ward International Australia

We would like to thank all our generous friends and colleagues who continue to support our education and development programs. We especially acknowledge all our major Partner Organisations and Major Donors.

When you support MWIA you join a global network of like minded individuals, families, groups and businesses, who value social justice, health access and education for all.  Join us and make a difference.

You can help us make a difference with:

• Prayers
• Donations
• Bequests
• Fundraising events for schools or groups
• Volunteering
• Advocacy

How to make a donation

• Mary Ward International Australian Foundation

To make a tax deductible donation, cheques can be made out to the “Mary Ward International Australian Foundation” and sent to the office of Mary Ward International/Australia, PO Box 4082, Auburn South Vic 3122. A formal receipt will be sent to the donor acknowledging the gift, which may be used for tax deductibility purposes.  

• Mary Ward International Australia Charitable Trust

For proceeds of fundraising events and bequests or donations not requiring tax deductibility, cheques can be made out to the "Mary Ward International Australia Charitable Trust". A Certificate of Appreciation will be sent to you or your group acknowledging the gift.

To make a credit card donation, please print out this form.

Fundraising events for schools or groups

Education and developing social awareness is an important part of any fundraising event. We will be happy to provide you with information and contacts to our various ministries and programmes around the world to encourage your group or students to find out more about the social issues in a particular country. Consider the benefits of your group or school becoming a partner to a particular project for 3-4 years. Build a relationship and see the difference your support can make.

Volunteering

The MWIA Volunteer Program is aimed at Loreto students, past-pupils, staff, parents and friends of the wider Loreto network wishing to become more involved with Loreto works for justice and development in Australia and overseas. 

Volunteering with MWIA provides an opportunity to gain a rich insight into the work of Loreto Sisters in Australia and abroad.  Both long and short term placements are fully self-funded and involve working with a specific project in a Loreto program in Australia or overseas. Placements vary depending on the need of each ministry or program.

Pictured above: Georgette (far left) Sr Regina (middle) and Clare (far right) in Darjeeling India 2009.

Why volunteer with MWIA?

• Gain a greater understanding of the work of Loreto Sisters locally and overseas.
• Stand in solidarity with the most marginalised people and learn from them.
• Use your skills and abilities to provide technical assistance in Loreto works for justice and development.
• Have an important cross-cultural experience.

What qualities can I offer as an MWIA volunteer?

• Motivation.
• Openness to cross-cultural experience.
• Willingness to learn from others.
• Cultural sensitivity.
• Realistic self-assessment: strengths, limitations.
• Ability to reflect on self, others and situation.
• Demonstrated experience of conflict resolution or problem solving.
• Capacity for team work.

Where can I volunteer?

• MWIA supports Loreto ministries and programs in Australia, Timor Leste, India, Kenya, Zambia and Vietnam. Volunteer placement depends on the need of the project partners.

Read about our recent volunteer preparation sessions and volunteer experiences in Alice Springs, Kenya, Peru and India.

Download our MWIA Volunteer Policy 2009

Contact us

For further information about making a donation or bequest, organising fundraising events or volunteering, please go to our online form or contact:

Libby Rogerson ibvm, Executive Officer

Phone:  (03) 98134023 or (02) 9489 0135
Mobile: 0439039449 Email: libby.rogerson@loreto.org.au