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Gloria interviewed
AMDG Secretary Gloria Francis was recently interviewed by Fr. Shimshon Temmo for his Youtube Podcast. This wide-ranging interview covered many subjects from Gloria’s family life to faith and the difficulties living out the Christian faith in a country where Christianity is a minority religion. This is a must-watch video for AMDG supporters and others who…
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Meet Mr Ali
Meet Mr Mohammad Asgher Ali. Mr Ali lives in the same village as the Francis family. For many years, he had tended a small plot of land by himself. Mr Ali has one leg and relies on a rudimentary wooden prosthetic to get around. In recent years, working the land with one leg had become…
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Our First Trainee Tailor!
Iram with Michael and Roshni Meet Iram. Iram is pictured here with Roshni, Vice President of AMDG Community, and Michael Francis. Iram is the first trainee under AMDG Community’s Tailoring Project. Iram is a mother of four children. Her husband, like many men in their village, earns day wages labouring in agriculture. The family’s income…
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In her footsteps
Gloria Francis Recently, I visited Penola in South Australia as part of my personal pilgrimage with St Mary MacKillop of the Cross. She has become my inspiration. Her work has mirrored that of other great saints in my life, like St John Bosco, St Maria Mazzarello, and missionaries like Fr. Amato, who worked in my…
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How you can make a difference (Part 2)
I wrote earlier about alleviating poverty, pointing out that the problems we see needn’t be overwhelming. Breaking down broader observations on poverty to small components while seeking modest solutions means that care and support can be targeted with efficiency and with outcomes that are achievable. Near my home in the beautiful Adelaide Hills is a…
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A Gift of Dignity, Love, and New Beginnings
Azal Roshni At the MacKillop Foundation, we believe that every child carries within them a light — a dream waiting to be nurtured with care, dignity, and love. With hearts full of gratitude, we honour our generous benefactor whose compassion has become a blessing for many children. Through his thoughtful support, school uniforms and shoes…
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AMDG English Academy: going from strength to strength
Recent good news from Zeeshan, who tells us that there have been 40 enrolments for the Academy as the new school year begins! This is great news, made possible because of the generosity of our supporters. Hat tip, of course, to Zeeshan, Roshani, and Amber for taking on this very important role. See the video…
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Fr. Amato – The Gardener of Hope
By Gloria Francis In the humble village of Chak No. 6/4-L, Okara (Punjab, Pakistan), one man planted seeds that are still giving life today. Fr. Aldino Giovanni Amato, OP came not with riches, but with a heart full of compassion and a deep belief that every person carries dignity, and every child deserves a future.…
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Easter Compassion Outreach 2026
“Hope in action — sharing dignity, compassion, and love with widows and families in need.” This Easter season, MacKillop Foundation had the privilege of reaching out to vulnerable members of the community in Okara, Pakistan. With grateful hearts, we distributed summer dresses and clothing to widows, poor women, and men who are facing financial hardship.…
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How you can make a difference. (Part 1)
What’s the best way to alleviate poverty in a developing nation? To answer that question, it is probably best to first ask the question: What is poverty? It’s not simply the lack of wealth or the lack of goods. It is partly that, but it is better described as follows: Poverty is not simply the…