How you can help
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.
“Ask questions. Read and investigate. Make others aware. Don’t be content with ignoring the situation, thinking someone else will act.”
Louise, MWIA volunteer
You can help us make a difference with:
Education and awareness
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 programs 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 three to four years. Build a relationship and see the difference your support can make.
Making 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 this form, complete your details and forward to the address above.
Policy on Child Sponsorship
The Loreto Sisters do not favour child sponsorship as a way of raising money, as the focus tends to be on one child or one family rather than empowering communities or responding to community needs. Focus on a specific individual or family can limit the effectiveness of the funding. The Loreto Sisters support funding principles which provide opportunities for whole communities to become self–sustaining. Digging wells, training teachers, equipping clinics, supporting community gardens and running a variety of training programmes enables whole communities to grow and develop.
Child Sponsorship Policy 2010
Events
We occasionally run events to help raise much needed funds for our projects. These events are aimed at finding out more about MWIA, provide excellent networking opportunities, the chance to get re-acquainted with Loreto past pupils and friends whilst making a much valued donation to MWIA.
Our recent events have included a film night with the screening of 'The First Grader' and a viewing of the "Winter Masterpieces Vienna Art and Design" at the National Gallery of Victoria.
Our next event is the inaugural Listen Talk Act Series: Indigenous Conversations at The Auditorium, Loreto Kirribilli 85 Carabella St, Kirribilli, on 26 March 2012.The Conversations will focus on the Constitutional recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
and the value of education for Indigenous peoples. They will be led by Mick Gooda, Renee Coffey and Jane Kemp. Kathryn Greiner AO will act as moderator.
Find out more and register.
Bequests
Making a Will is an important thing to do - it gives you the opportunity to safeguard what is important to you and how you want your assets to be managed. It is important to see your legal advisor before you make arrangements to make a bequest to Mary Ward International Australia Charitable Trust.
Fundraising ideas for schools and groups
Educating and developing social awareness is an important part of any fundraising event. MWIA will provide supporters with information and contacts for our various projects and programs around the world.
We encourage you 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 specific project for three to four years. Build a relationship and see the difference your support can make.
Information and action ideas for schools:
Volunteering with MWIA provides an opportunity to gain a rich insight into the work of the Loreto Sisters in Australia and abroad. 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.
Advocacy
You can help support a cause that the Loreto Sisters are working on through advocacy activites such as writing letters, signing petitions and joining causes. Find out about the Loreto Sisters' advocacy work through Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation - JPIC and Loreto at the UN. You can also help by passing on our newsletters and updates to friends, colleagues and family.
Prayers
Reflecting with Mary Ward
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