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Annual Giving
$1.7M

About

Mary Ward International Australia is a grant-making organization inspired by Mary Ward's legacy to advance equal education and employment opportunities for women and girls globally. They work through local partners and communities to support education initiatives, economic empowerment programs, and advocacy efforts that enable women and girls to achieve their goals and contribute to decisions about their lives. The organization aims to alleviate poverty and injustice by investing in women's power to transform their communities.

Tips for Applicants

Emphasize programs that directly improve education and employment outcomes for women and girls, with clear community engagement and measurable impact. Highlight how the program aligns with their belief that 'strong women equal strong communities' and demonstrate local partnership and community ownership of the initiative.

Giving Philosophy

MWIA supports community-led programs that transform access to education and employment for women and girls, believing that investing in women is key to alleviating poverty and building equitable societies. They work through local partners and networks, prioritizing programs that enable women to make genuine choices about their lives and participate fully in their communities.

ACNC Financial History

YearGrants GivenRevenueTotal AssetsNet Assets
FY2023
$668K
$116K AU + $553K intl
$1.9M$4.7M$4.6M
FY2022
$1.2M
$50K AU + $1.1M intl
$2.9M$4.0M$3.9M
FY2021
$1.7M
$177K AU + $1.5M intl
$1.8M$3.2M$3.1M
FY2020
$1.1M
$48K AU + $1.1M intl
$1.3M$3.6M$3.5M
4yr total$4.7MSource: ACNC Annual Information Statements

Focus Areas

educationinternationalcommunityeconomic-empowermentsocial-enterprisewomen
Geographic
AU-Nationalinternational
Recipients
women-and-girlslocal-communitiesnonprofit-organizationseducational-institutions

Financial Details

Source of Wealth
Mary Ward International Australia is funded through donations, charitable contributions, and legacy gifts from supporters. They operate fundraising campaigns including Christmas appeals and have a donor login system, indicating a community of individual and organizational donors.

Board & Leadership

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Kien Nguyen
director
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Mary Cook
director
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Robert Wright
public officer
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Linked from structured person roles rather than unstructured foundation summary text.

Data Sources

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Foundation profile updated: 7 March 2026 (101 days ago)
Added: 5 March 2026 (104 days ago)
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