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.

Watch our video to learn more about the life-changing work of the Sisters of Mary and how you can help transform lives.

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. There are now more than 400 Sisters carrying on Father Al’s mission in Brazil, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, the Philippines, and Tanzania.