World Villages for Children
Sisters of Mary World Villages for Children is a nonprofit organization dedicated to ending child poverty through education and care. We provide vital financial support to the charitable programs of the Sisters of Mary, empowering children from impoverished backgrounds to build a brighter future. To date, we have helped over 160,000 children and their families break the cycle of poverty through access to quality education, safe shelter, nutritious food, and medical care.
Each year, thanks to the continued generosity of our donors, we serve more than 20,000 children living in poverty. In addition to academic education, our Villages offer vocational training that equips students with real-world skills for long-term success.
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About The Sisters of Mary
Our Purpose
To inspire charity to the poor.
Our Plan
To help children break free from a life of poverty. Learn more about how we help children, on the Life at Our Villages page.
Our Priorities
Sisters of Mary World Villages for Children works through 20 different schools in 6 countries: The Philippines, Mexico, Guatemala, Brazil, Honduras, and Tanzania.
Our Values
We serve with a light-hearted joy.
We care deeply.
We value service above self.
We treat people with dignity.
Meet The Sisters
For over 60 years, The Sisters of Mary, founded by Venerable Aloysius Schwartz, have worked tirelessly, operating our charitable programs in the Philippines, Mexico, Guatemala, Brazil, Honduras, and Tanzania. In each country, the Sisters work to not only give children a safe roof over their heads, food, and education, but also provide the spiritual and emotional guidance needed in order to overcome the tragedy of poverty and become successful adults. Today, more than 400 Sisters continue Father Al’s mission across Brazil, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, the Philippines, and Tanzania.
Venerable Father Al Schwartz
Our founder, Father Al, was a devoted missionary priest who dedicated his life to bringing hope to the world’s most underprivileged, particularly children.
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