Marist Asia Foundation

  • Parent Meeting at Marist Asia Foundation

    On 15 June 2025, Marist Asia Foundation welcomed parents to a morning meeting designed to strengthen the connection between home and school. The event created a valuable space to share important updates, listen to parent feedback, and work together to support the growth and wellbeing of every student. The day began with registration at 9:00… [Continue Reading]

    Parent Meeting at Marist Asia Foundation

  • Celebrating Our Graduates: Yoon Thiri and May Thazin Oo

      At Marist Asia Foundation, we take great joy in walking alongside our students as they grow, learn, and prepare to serve their communities. On June 5, we proudly celebrated the graduation of two of our former students, Yoon Thuri and May Thazin Oo, who have completed their university studies. Our graduates earned a Bachelor… [Continue Reading]

    Celebrating Our Graduates: Yoon Thiri and May Thazin Oo

  • Marist Asia Foundation – Graduation 2025

    Marist Asia Foundation had the joy and privilege of celebrating the graduation of our students who have completed five years of dedicated study with us. The ceremony marked not just the end of a chapter, but the beginning of exciting new journeys for each of our graduates. The event was made even more special by… [Continue Reading]

    Marist Asia Foundation – Graduation 2025

  • Inter-Religious Inter-Cultural Dialogue Programme

      Marist Asia Foundation recognises the need to build harmony and understanding between peoples of different religions and cultures. The Inter-Religious and Inter-Cultural Dialogue Programme (IRICD) encourages reflection and activities together to sow the seeds of respect and harmony. The celebration of the rich traditions of our cultural and religious heritage together can build understanding… [Continue Reading]

    Inter-Religious Inter-Cultural Dialogue Programme

Education

Marist Asia Foundation focusses attention on Myanmar Migrant children in Ranong. Education offers these children a brighter future. Three Education Programmes respond to the needs of Myanmar Migrants. Burmese Migrant Primary Education Programme (BMPP) - provides an opportunity for 120 … Read more

Migrant Support

The Migrant Outreach Programme provides a link to the community and opportunities for on-going education for migrant workers. In a border town with various nationalities there is a special need for a venue where everyone, regardless of race, religion, or occupation, feels welcomed. The Migrant … Read more

Health

In Ranong there is a high rate of HIV AIDS due to poverty, trafficking, desperation and lack of education. Marist Asia Foundation responds to the needs of those who are sick with HIV AIDS and those who are caring for them. HIV AIDS Health Project provides assistance by: Patients home … Read more

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Education story

I am teaching Burmese subjects in the Marist Education Programme of Marist Mission Ranong. In fact, I didn't have any interest in teaching back when I was still in Burma. However, when I reflected why I am teaching happily to the students, I come to know that I love my job deeply. Furthermore, … Read more

Migrant support story

I have a dream to help my own people and my own community especially those who are poor. When I was a student, I didn't know how difficult life is. But when I started to work with MMR, I started to know different situations of Burmese migrants here in Ranong and how are they facing the … Read more

Health story

She is a migrant worker... She is 14 years old ... At her age, she is supposed to be in the school... She works in a fish factory... Now she is an orphan... Her name is ............... This is just one of the stories of the children of those migrant people living with AIDS. When I saw her … Read more

Marist Asia Foundation

Ranong is a fishing village in the South of Thailand where migrant Burmese come to escape conflict and poverty in their own country.

The Marist Mission Ranong seeks to help Burmese refugees by offering educational opportunities, supporting their basic health needs, and assist migrants as they seek a better future for themselves and their children.

The Marist Mission Ranong is an initiative of the Society of Mary and it relies heavily on the involvement of its friends and supporters.

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