Maria has always been determined to build a better future—not just for herself, but for others. Growing up in Taibessi, Dili, in a hardworking family, she saw firsthand the struggles people face, particularly when it comes to mental health.
With over four million people displaced from the escalating political crisis in Myanmar, our sisters and brothers there are seeking new ways to build a better, more just society.
Thanks to your unwavering generosity, the Jesuit Mission family has made an extraordinary impact on the lives of children like Samaira. A bright and ambitious young girl from the marginalised Korwa tribe, Samaira hails from the remote Garwa district in Jharkhand, India.