by Martin James Foundation | Sep 27, 2023 | Martin James Foundation
In Madagascar, as in many countries, poverty, not the lack of a family, is a primary driver of children being placed in institutions. Bianca’s story is a testament to this reality. Bianca, a 40-year-old mother of five daughters, calls Antananarivo, the capital...
by Martin James Foundation | Mar 9, 2023 | Martin James Foundation
To celebrate International Women’s Day, we are highlighting some of the remarkable women working in family-based alternative care for children that we are privileged to know, partner with, and learn from worldwide. Mamy Francia Robivelo is a social worker with...
by Kara Cousins-Kamari | Mar 8, 2022 | Martin James Foundation
The Martin James Foundation marks International Women’s Day by highlighting the family strengthening work of their partner in Madagascar. FAMadagascar (FAM) is not just imaging a gender-equal world but actively helping to build one. Based in Madagascar’s...
by Daniel Croft | Feb 3, 2022 | Martin James Foundation
The Martin James Foundation’s Vice-Chairman, Dan Croft, reflects on his experiences in voluntary work and why it spurred his commitment to knowing better and doing better to create family -based futures for children. Are there moments in your life when you thought you...
by Kara Cousins-Kamari | Dec 22, 2021 | Martin James Foundation
Earlier this month, our affiliate Key Assets Australia opened a new office in Kununurra in the East Kimberley, a remote region in the north of Western Australia. Key Assets has been working in the region for several years but this is the first time we will have our...