Mar 23, 2022
In 2017, after having worked close to thirty years in wonderful private schools, Patricia Wills decided to commit to an initiative that enables children in challenging economic situations to receive the same quality of education. Fundación Quinta Carmelita (La Quinta,...
Sep 24, 2021
Torres Strait Programmes Almost 13 years ago a new educational initiative was launched in Torres Strait, the most northerly point in Australia. A Montessori-based programme operating in the Remote Indigenous Community on Thursday Island opened its doors to a group of...
Jul 23, 2021
Carol Guy-James is the project coordinator of the Peter Hesse Foundation. She has been closely involved with the foundation’s work in Haiti for the last 30 years, coordinating the establishment of Montessori pre-schools and the training of community members to staff...
Jul 1, 2021
Inspired by Corner of Hope and a commitment to support children affected by many years of war in her home country Uganda, Marcellina Otii initiated the establishment of Mother Earth Montessori in Gulu, northern Uganda. Four trainees started their Montessori training...
Jun 8, 2021
Hillary Korir has been engaged in Montessori work in Kenya for over 10 years. He was involved in the establishment and development of the Corner of Hope initiative, and became the first executive director of Montessori for Kenya (MfK). Hillary is now taking up a new...
May 12, 2021
The year 2020 was marked by unusual challenges. All around the globe, people were forced to quickly adapt to a new reality and change their daily routines. While acknowledging the grave consequences of the pandemic, we would also like to highlight the resilience...
