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Marist Mission Ranong

  • September 2025 Update

      10 September 2025
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    To all who give so generously, thank you. Your kindness and support allow Marist Asia Foundation to continue its work for Burmese migrant children in Ranong. Every donation, whether large or small, is deeply appreciated.

    Some of our recent activities include:

    • Celebrated Buddhist Lent for students to reflect on mindfulness and compassion

    • Collaborated with parents in a meaningful meeting on 15 June 2025

    • Honoured graduates Yoon Thuri and May Thazin Oo on 5 June 2025

    • Hosted a 2025 graduation ceremony for students completing five years of study

    Please follow us on https://www.facebook.com/maristasiafoundation or https://www.maristasiafoundation.org/ to get the most recent updates.

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  • Thanks to St Mary of the Angels and St Joseph's Parish

      4 June 2023
    Posted by: Francis Thomas Bird
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    In 2023 we have increased the number of Myanmar migrant children we support. With 280 children in primary and secondary education we estimate the need to increase special support from 40 to 80 of the poorest families. $20 per month ($10 tuition and $10 transport) gives much brighter futures. Check out the start of the new school year for our Myanmar migrant children at Marist Asia Foundation https://www.facebook.com/maristasiafoundation/posts/pfbid0bgV6aBFyBq9N51HmcMbazczv2q8pBFGVjTNaLonZNwWd7YP3CPRxT9LTSMkhpV1Dl?__cft__[0]=AZW1yAHrPhDHnon6-kELl5ovidr2h8NopXcYCNFRRG59TqnFujw8SajSDy-qxDorDOww5TzB86wowz7MVpn2tmxQX6PzuQUzmT-tV8AJTGGY0bhKrODjVPfjl4oagMfFaSYroCMvoPEvyACP8Q44BiITsVmIVkKiT79WBF95ZKz7OY5IvfgU6STcXLKwYE45uls&__tn__=%2CO%2CP-R

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  • Learn about Marist Mission Ranong and take a drive around Ranong

      5 September 2014
    Posted by: Francis Thomas Bird

    Fr Frank shares the story about the project and takes a ride around some of the fish factories and homes of the Burmese Migrants in Ranong.

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  • A day at School at Marist Mission Ranong

      5 September 2014
    Posted by: Francis Thomas Bird

    Check out a day in the life of our school at the Marist Centre here on the Thailand Burma Border. Your support is needed to continue to provide education for 200 Burmese Migrant Children.

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  • Great news, great challenge!

      25 March 2014
    Posted by: Francis Thomas Bird

    67 new Burmese Migrant students sat an entrance test to join the Secondary Education Programme recently. That is twice as many as we have ever had. This great news also brings a great challenge. We have been working hard and have had many support us. We are halfway there. We need a further $50,000 to ensure we can meet the budget total. We'll be posting some more photos and updates on our facebook page to keep you informed. Our aim in the next month is to try and encourage 200 people to become monthly supporters - $20 per month will get us there. Share this opportunity with your friends. We'll send a monthly photo and story how your change makes a huge difference. Thanks. Keep connected by becoming a friend http://www.maristthailand.org/newsletter/

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  • Marist Mission Ranong - Who we are and what we do

      18 September 2013
    Posted by: Francis Thomas Bird

    Many People ask us what we do.... check out our collection of photos to share our story and work with Burmese Migrants

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  • Support A Teacher - Marist Mission Ranong

      18 September 2013
    Posted by: Francis Thomas Bird

    Thanks again to our friends and supporters of the Marist Mission in Ranong. Soon we will send out a newsletter to share some of our stories from this year and our hopes for next year. Yes, its that time of year when we plan for 2014. Did you know the salary of 1 teacher in New Zealand can provide for 12 teachers on the Thailand Burma Border! $5,000 pays for a teacher to help educate hundreds of Burmese Migrant Children. Its a great investment. You may like to consider sharing this need with a group of friends and together help not only 1 teacher but hundreds of Burmese children receive an education. Keep connected with our weekly stories at www.facebook.com/maristmissionranong

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  • Support us for 2014

      23 August 2013
    Posted by: Francis Thomas Bird

    We completed the Marist Centre and have some plans in progress for the future playground and kitchen and some cupboards and furniture to make the Centre become a 'Home'. As we look forward to 2014 our Education programmes need support to pay for teachers. A donation to support a teacher benefits hundreds of Burmese Children now and for their future! Its quite possibly the best investment one could make to provide education and a step out of poverty. We appreciate every donation!

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  • Welcome Fr Frank

      11 March 2013
    Posted by: Francis Thomas Bird

    Welcome to Fr Frank just arrived from New Zealand. Fr Frank has recently joined the Philippines District of the Society of Mary, will soon begin learning Thai in Bangkok and will join the MMR Team in Ranong. Check out Fr Frank's story at www.frankbird.wordpress.com

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  • Kiwi Volunteers

      28 December 2012
    Posted by: Francis Thomas Bird

    All the best Kirsten Sloane as you arrive in Marist Mission Ranong Dec 29th to begin work with the Health Project. And check out Leigh McMaster http://www.maristthailand.org/2012/11/30/teacher-lin/ and Maurice and Natalie http://www.maristthailand.org/2012/11/30/maurice-and-natalie/ and visitors experiences at http://www.maristthailand.org/category/visitors-journals/

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