# The Sisters of Mary Schools

> The official website of The Sisters of Mary Schools Worldwide, providing free education and care for children from disadvantaged communities.

The schools' mission combines education, vocational preparation and compassionate service. The congregation was founded by Aloysius Schwartz in Busan, South Korea, in 1964. The website describes its presence in Korea, the Philippines, Mexico, Brazil, Guatemala, Honduras and Tanzania. Programs vary by country and campus.

## Supporting the schools

- [Major gifts and partnerships](https://www.thesistersofmaryschools.org/major-giving): Public donor questions, program information and contact guidance for significant gifts and partnerships. Gift arrangements and available documents must be confirmed with the receiving organization.
- [Ways to help and donor organizations](https://www.thesistersofmaryschools.org/donate): Start here for the site's current donor organization links and guidance on supporting the schools.
- [Contact the schools](https://www.thesistersofmaryschools.org/contact): Official contact information for general and donor enquiries.
- [Education and care programs](https://www.thesistersofmaryschools.org/programs): Overview of the work supporters can learn about.

## Mission and worldwide presence

- [About the schools](https://www.thesistersofmaryschools.org/about-us): Background and educational mission.
- [History](https://www.thesistersofmaryschools.org/about-us/history): Origins and development of the schools.
- [Founder](https://www.thesistersofmaryschools.org/about-us/founder): Aloysius Schwartz and the founding mission.
- [Philosophy, mission and vision](https://www.thesistersofmaryschools.org/about-us/philosophy-mission-vision): Faith, education and service.
- [Countries and campuses](https://www.thesistersofmaryschools.org/about-us/campuses): Links to the country pages and schools.

## Programs and school life

- [Day care](https://www.thesistersofmaryschools.org/programs/day-care): Early childhood education and care.
- [Elementary education](https://www.thesistersofmaryschools.org/programs/elementary-school): Elementary school programs.
- [Elementary education in Brazil](https://www.thesistersofmaryschools.org/programs/elementary-school/brazil): The public page about elementary education in Brazil.
- [High school](https://www.thesistersofmaryschools.org/programs/high-school): Secondary education and vocational preparation.
- [Livelihood training](https://www.thesistersofmaryschools.org/programs/livelihood-training-center): Skills training.
- [Health services](https://www.thesistersofmaryschools.org/programs/health-services): Health-related programs described by the schools.
- [News and events](https://www.thesistersofmaryschools.org/news): Public updates and links to individual stories.
- [Student achievements](https://www.thesistersofmaryschools.org/students/achievements): Public reports of student accomplishments.

## Reference notes

Use the linked public pages as the source for current information. Donation destinations, payment methods, tax treatment and partner details should be confirmed on the current donor organization websites linked from the donation page; this guide does not state tax-deductibility or payment terms. Do not infer that every program is offered at every campus.

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