Australian Marist Solidarity

Australian Marist Solidarity Supporting second-chance education for young people across Asia & the Pacific So we support programs that are conducted in partnership with local communities.

OUR VISION.....is of a world where young people are brought to the centre from the margins through access to education. OUR MISSION...
In the spirit of Marist Solidarity, our mission is to empower young people by enhancing their human dignity and developing their capacity to transform their lives and communities. To do this we facilitate formal and non-formal education projects and community development projects for people in developing countries, especially the young. Marist Solidarity believes in investing in people – empowering them to take their own path to development. The focus of Marist Solidarity is on sustainable growth through the enhancement of community development, building a community’s capacity to deliver a better quality education and to develop skills and to promote leadership.

On Thursday 17 September, Br Neville Solomon, Interim Executive Director of Australian Marist Solidarity, visited St Pat...
21/09/2026

On Thursday 17 September, Br Neville Solomon, Interim Executive Director of Australian Marist Solidarity, visited St Patrick’s Marist College, Dundas.

Br Neville spoke to the school community about the importance of solidarity and the meaningful impact of the College’s ongoing support for Marist Matriculation School in Trichy, India, particularly through their annual Walkathon.

He also presented Australian Marist Solidarity Immersion badges to the staff and students preparing to travel to India for the 2026 Immersion, marking another important step in their journey of encounter, service and solidarity.

Read how St Patrick’s solidarity efforts supported the construction of a new computer lab in Trichy, India: https://www.australianmaristsolidarity.org/amsnews/from-dundas-australia-to-viyalanmedu-south-india-st-patricks-college-fundraising-brings-new-computer-lab-to-marist-school

Wonderful update from Cambodia! 🙏
20/09/2026

Wonderful update from Cambodia! 🙏

Br Neville Solomon, Interim Executive Director of Australian Marist Solidarity, recently attended a liturgy at St August...
09/09/2026

Br Neville Solomon, Interim Executive Director of Australian Marist Solidarity, recently attended a liturgy at St Augustine’s College, Queensland, where he took the opportunity to thank the College community for its continued support to AMS and its fundraising efforts.

Through their generous contributions, students and staff at St Augustine’s have helped fund the construction and development of important Marist projects in the Solomon Islands.
We are deeply grateful for their ongoing generosity and commitment to strengthening Marist communities across the Pacific.

Thank you, St Augustine’s College! 🙂

For more updates, head over to AMS' website: https://www.australianmaristsolidarity.org/amsnews

During her recent visit to Timor-Leste, AMS Programs Manager Milika Nation visited Fundasaun KATILOSA, an NGO dedicated ...
27/08/2026

During her recent visit to Timor-Leste, AMS Programs Manager Milika Nation visited Fundasaun KATILOSA, an NGO dedicated to the education, healthcare, social inclusion and empowerment of people with disabilities in the Baucau region. The visit provided an opportunity to learn more about KATILOSA’s ongoing programs and its work supporting people with disabilities, their families and local communities. Obrigada barak Director Laurentino & Head Physiotherapist Friti for hosting AMS.

Through the generous support of our funders, AMS is able to support a number of projects undertaken by KATILOSA. The visit also provided an opportunity for AMS to explore potential areas for future collaboration and support.

Milika was accompanied by Sebas Santos, who has been involved in supporting Marist projects, and Margie Beck, a long-time friend of the Marist community in Timor-Leste🙂

For more updates from AMS, head over to our website: https://www.australianmaristsolidarity.org/amsnews

Last week, Australian Marist Solidarity (AMS) worked alongside Australian Catholic University (ACU) to deliver a “Train ...
26/08/2026

Last week, Australian Marist Solidarity (AMS) worked alongside Australian Catholic University (ACU) to deliver a “Train the Trainers” workshop in Baucau. Participants were students from the Instituto Católico para a Formação de Professores (ICFP), among them Marist Brothers currently studying at the institute.

Over the past two days, our new trainers have taken the next step, leading community workshops with young people in Lautem and putting their training into practice.

A huge congratulations to all our trainers for stepping up and embracing the opportunity! It has been wonderful to see them confidently facilitate the workshops, engage with young people and put their new skills into practice.
Today is a well-deserved rest day before the team continues the workshops in Baucau on Thursday and Friday.

Congratulations to our trainers, and all the very best for the next stage!

Read more: https://www.australianmaristsolidarity.org/amsnews/ams-and-acu-deliver-train-the-trainers-program-to-support-young-people-in-timor-leste

Br Neville Solomon, Acting Executive Director of Australian Marist Solidarity (AMS), recently visited Adelaide, where he...
25/08/2026

Br Neville Solomon, Acting Executive Director of Australian Marist Solidarity (AMS), recently visited Adelaide, where he met with students from Sacred Heart College preparing to take part in immersion experiences across the Pacific.

At the Marcellin Campus in Somerton Park, Br Neville commissioned 56 students by presenting each with an AMS Solidarity Badge.

The commissioning formally marks the students’ upcoming immersion experiences and sends them out with a sense of mission and responsibility as they prepare to engage with Marist communities across the Province. 🙂

Read more via the link in the comments!

A new computer lab at Marist Matriculation School in Viyalanmedu, Tiruchirappalli (Trichy), South India, was officially ...
24/08/2026

A new computer lab at Marist Matriculation School in Viyalanmedu, Tiruchirappalli (Trichy), South India, was officially opened on 18 August 2026, empowering students to develop the digital skills they will need for the future.

We are deeply grateful for the generous support of the St Patrick’s Marist College community in Dundas, Australia, which has a longstanding connection with the Trichy community and Marist Matriculation School and helped make the computer lab a reality.
For many students at Viyalanmedu, who come from families whose livelihoods often depend on farming and daily labour, the new facility will provide access to technology and learning opportunities that may otherwise be difficult to access - and could be life-changing.

The computer lab is expected to equip around 30 students each year with essential computer skills. The space also has the potential to serve as a training centre for the wider community, extending the school’s educational mission beyond the classroom. 🙂

Read more on AMS website: https://www.australianmaristsolidarity.org/amsnews/from-dundas-australia-to-viyalanmedu-south-india-st-patricks-college-fundraising-brings-new-computer-lab-to-marist-school

Today, AMS Programs Manager Milika Nation, together with Br Peter Corr, visited Kulugia Primary School in Kulugia, Timor...
21/08/2026

Today, AMS Programs Manager Milika Nation, together with Br Peter Corr, visited Kulugia Primary School in Kulugia, Timor-Leste 🇹🇱

Thanks to the generous support of our Marist Networks, a new three-classroom building is currently being constructed for Grades 4, 5 and 6. Located in a remote area, the new classrooms will provide much-needed support and opportunities for the young people of the community 🙌

A heartfelt thank you to the staff of Kulugia Primary School and the local leaders for welcoming us with such warmth, open arms and big smiles🙂

For updates visit AMS website: https://www.australianmaristsolidarity.org/amsnews

Over the past two days, AMS has been working alongside Australian Catholic University (ACU) through a “Train the Trainer...
20/08/2026

Over the past two days, AMS has been working alongside Australian Catholic University (ACU) through a “Train the Trainers” workshop as part of important research focused on the needs of young people across the Baucau Diocese region of Timor-Leste 🇹🇱

We’re pleased to share that all participants have successfully completed their training! 🎉 The trainers will now take what they have learnt and help facilitate and share this knowledge with young people in the communities of Baucau and Lautem.

✍️ The research project seeks to directly engage with young people and youth services, capturing a detailed understanding of community needs from the perspective of one of its most vibrant, yet vulnerable, demographics.

It also aims to map the existing community assets and capacities that can support education initiatives and help encourage young people as they transition into adulthood.

Congratulations to all participants! 👏 🥳

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