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An education within reach
Free schooling opens opportunities for children whose families face financial hardship. Academic study and personal development give students a foundation on which to build.
Explore education ↗Your support. Their next chapter.
Help children build a future through education.
The Sisters of Mary Schools provide free education and care for children from disadvantaged families. Your support can help sustain a school life that brings together learning, meals, a place to live and practical skills for the future.
A place to learn. Room to grow. A future to work towards.
What does your support make possible?
Supporting the Sisters of Mary Schools means supporting an approach to education that cares for the whole child. Academic learning, vocational preparation and daily care work together to help young people prepare for life beyond school. Programs differ by country and campus.
Read the story of the schools ↗More than a classroom.
Learning is stronger when children have the care, encouragement and practical opportunities they need to take part.
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Care for everyday life
At the boarding schools, education is accompanied by food, accommodation and medical care. This daily support helps children focus on learning and growing.
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Skills for what comes next
Vocational and technical training connects classroom learning with practical experience. It helps students prepare for working life and the responsibilities ahead.
Explore vocational education ↗See the work behind the mission.
Get to know the schools through their own public updates. Explore student achievements, campus information and news from school life before deciding how you would like to help.
Student achievements
Explore published reports of learning, participation and accomplishment.
Read achievements ↗Life at the schools
Read school news and updates from the communities your support can reach.
Read school updates ↗One mission, many communities
Discover the schools and programs in Korea, the Philippines, Mexico, Brazil, Guatemala, Honduras and Tanzania.
Find a campus ↗A relationship built on trust
Give with understanding.
A meaningful gift begins with clear information. Ask ARDC about current needs, the campus or program you want to support, and the reports or project information available for your decision.
Ask ARDC about impact & reports ↗Ask about available impact updates, financial reports and project budgets.
Confirm the receiving organization and the purpose of your gift before donating.
Discuss how you can stay informed about the work you support.
For our existing donors
Already part of this mission? Thank you.
Your continued interest matters. Keep in touch with school life, share the mission with someone who cares about education, or speak with the team about your next gift. Existing donors can also ask the organization that received their donation about receipts and updates.
Find your way to make a difference.
Whether this is your first gift or the next step in a lasting commitment, start with the route that fits you.
Make a gift
Visit the donor organizations linked by the schools to explore available ways to give, including whether regular giving is offered.
Find ways to give ↗Build a partnership
Individuals, families, companies and foundations can start a conversation about significant gifts and shared priorities.
Explore gifts & partnerships ↗Talk to the team
Have a country, campus or area of work in mind? Contact ARDC to learn about current needs and the next steps.
Contact ARDC ↗Clear answers. A thoughtful next step.
Your questions about supporting education
Have another question? Contact us ↗Who benefits from support for the Sisters of Mary Schools?
The schools serve children from disadvantaged families. Their mission combines free education, daily care and vocational preparation. The country and program pages explain the work in individual locations.
What can a donation help support?
The schools’ work includes academic education, practical training, meals, accommodation and medical care. Ask the receiving organization which current needs your gift can support and whether a particular purpose can be agreed.
Can I sponsor a child’s education or give regularly?
Contact one of the donor organizations listed on the Donors page to ask about its education support and regular giving options. Availability, amounts and arrangements are set by the receiving organization. This page does not offer an individual child sponsorship arrangement.
How can I learn about the impact of my support?
Read the school news and student achievement pages, then ask ARDC or your receiving donor organization about available reports and updates for the work you support. Discuss any reporting needs before arranging a designated gift.
How do I give from outside the Philippines?
Use the schools’ Donors page to find linked donor organizations, or contact ARDC for guidance. Confirm the recipient, payment options and receipt arrangements directly with the organization before giving.
A child’s future is worth investing in.
Help sustain education and care that give young people room to grow. Explore ways to give, or begin a conversation with the schools today.
Donor enquiries: Administrative, Research and Development Center (ARDC) · ardc@onesms.org