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Friends of Saint Mary MacKillop Inc.

About Us

"Never see a need without doing something about it."

Friends of Saint Mary MacKillop, Inc. is dedicated to empowering and educating indigenous and marginalized children and youth. Inspired by the legacy of Saint Mary MacKillop, Australia's first canonized saint, we bring hope and opportunity to those in need, ensuring every child has a chance to learn and grow. We support underprivileged youth in achieving their university diplomas and professional licenses, making education accessible even in the most remote areas, bridging the gap between learners in remote areas and schools, and ensuring no one is left behind. Guided by our motto, 'Never see a need without doing something about it,' we are committed to making a difference.

NO One is

left BEhind!

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VISION

Our vision is to ensure that every marginalized and indigenous learner in remote areas has access to quality education and to bridge the gap between learners and schools, empowering the vulnerable for a brighter, more equitable future.

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MISSION

Making education accessible for indigenous and economically challenged learners in remote areas of the Philippines.

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University STUDENTS - Php1,000.00 per month)

HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS (PHP500.00 PER MONTH)

ELEMENTARY STUDENTS
PHP 350.00 PER MONTH

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OUR PROJECTS

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CLASSROOM for INDIGENOUS CHILDREN

With Bayanihan spirit, on this time of pandemic, we were able to build 3 classrooms for SUBANEN TRIBE in Zamboanga Del Norte.

INTERNET

INSTALLATION

This project tried to make sure that our indigenous children will not be left behind on this new way of learning because of the pandemic.

FREET LET

REVIEW

This project values the education as a whole. That we look after not only the students but also the graduates who would like to prepare and equip the themselves to be a licensed teacher.

BRIGADA

AYUDA

Distributing school supplies to different schools in the Philippines, especially on this time of pandemic.

FRIENDS OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLES' CONVENTION

The Friends of Indigenous Peoples' Convention (FIPC) is an annual event of dialogue between non-IPs and IPs. Meeting of two cultures for conversation and listening.

MACKILLOP LEARNING

CENTERS

The Modular way of learning had not been easy to many students who had no one to help them. The MacKillop Learning Centers became their centers of refuge in terms of their studies with volunteers to teach them.

COVID-19

FOOD RELIEF

FSMM Inc. hears the cry of the poor and the hungry on this time of pandemic. Feeding the hungry is same way of feeding Jesus.

GADGETS DISTRIBUTION

On this time of pandemic, the learning system in the Philippines had changed. This change brought so much struggles especially to our vulnerable students who had limited access to the technologies.

Journey to Literacy

The Journey to Literacy is an ongoing project by the Friends of Saint Mary MacKillop Inc. (FSMMI) that began on June 26, 2024, The program aims to bridge the learning gaps of children in the remote areas of Siayan, Zamboanga del Norte, most of whom belong to the Subanen Tribe.