Marist Asia Foundation

  • Clean-Up Day 2025

    On 7th May 2025, Marist Asia Foundation began preparations for the new academic year with a full-day deep clean of the school campus. Every classroom was thoroughly cleaned—floors were swept and water-blasted, and drains were cleared to ensure a fresh, hygienic environment for students and staff. This effort was made possible thanks to the collaboration… [Continue Reading]

    Clean-Up Day 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

  • Migration – so many people talking but not listening

    Many people talk about migrants but don’t listen to their stories. Compassion happens when we really listen to another’s story. Archbishop Charles Bo, the leader of the Catholic Community in Myanmar recently shared a moving message highlighting the pain and also the hopes of so many migrants and refugees forced to remain ‘away from their home’… [Continue Reading]

    Migration – so many people talking but not listening

  • University Education Partnership

    Australian Catholic University has entered into a new partnership with Marist Asia Foundation to support Burmese Migrants gaining a University Education for the next 5 years. ACU’s Thai Burma Border Programme, supporting Burmese Refugees and Migrants has been running for the past 10 years, but has partnered with Marist Asia Foundation since 2009. This partnership has changed the… [Continue Reading]

    University Education Partnership

  • An experience of Marist Mission

    In Ranong, the busy fishing port in Southern Thailand bordering Myanmar’s most southern point, the Marist Asia Foundation serves the poor through well-run education and health programmes. From Myanmar, easily visible just across the strait, a short trip in small open boats transports thousands of Burmese seeking refuge in Thailand.  If they do find work… [Continue Reading]

    An experience of Marist Mission

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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