about us
FMSI was established with a specific purpose: To make
the world a better place for children and young people.
Our history
Established by the Congregation of the Marist Brothers of the Schools in 2007, the Marist Foundation for International Solidarity works in the world for the rights of children and adolescents to ensure them better living conditions.
The Institute of the Marist Brothers was created in France on 2 January 1817 by Saint Marcellin Champagnat and today numbers 2,700 members who – assisted by over 7,000 lay people – work in 78 Countries on 5 continents. The Marist network operates through 585 schools as well as universities, social works, youth movements and programmes, in favour of children and young people most in need.
FMSI has been working for 15 years to develop the potential of children and youth by making them active agents of social transformation in their communities. In accordance with its Mission, FMSI works mainly through inclusive education, advocacy and solidarity projects and initiatives to protect and guarantee the rights of children, especially the most vulnerable and marginalised.
The Marist Foundation for International Solidarity believes in a world where childhood is respected and guaranteed, free from violence and fear.
Creation of “New Horizons 2’, the first multi-Country project involving the entire Province of Southern Africa.
Creation of the Secretariat of Solidarity, that works together with FMSI on Advocacy and Child Rights.
FMSI raggiunge iL TRAGUARDO DEI 500 progetti in 68 paesi e 67 report EPU presentati in 43 paesi
FMSI diventa ETS e membro del Forum delle ONG di New York
Organization
Kenneth Charles McDonald
President
kmcdonald@fms.it
Ángel Diego García Otaola
Advocacy and Child Rights Coordinator
adgarcia@fms.it
maria rita pala
Project Administration Officer
rpala@fms.it
Francesco Mastrorosa
Project Administration Officer
fmastrorosa@fms.it
Angela Petenzi
Project Administration Officer
apetenzi@fms.it
Pamela Difino
Project Administration Officer
pdifino@fms.it
Andrea rossi
General Director
arossi@fms.it
MARTA MOROTTI
Communication Assistant
mmorotti@fms.it
Eleonora Gastaldello
Finance & Office Administrator
egastaldello@fms.it
Governance
Board of Directors
Kenneth Charles McDonald, President – FMS (Australia)
Maria Inmaculada Maillo (Spain)
Jorge Gaio, FMS (Brazil)
Angela Matulli (Italy)
Rebecca Jane Bromhead (Australia)
Fortune Chiedzo ChakasaraFMS (Zimbabwe)
Supervisory Board
In compliance with the provisions of Legislative Decree no. 231/2001, FMSI has adopted its own MOGC 231 Model, Code of Ethics and a Supervisory Board, position held by lawyer Luca Pardo odv@fms.it.
Bylaws & Reports
Bylaws
Financial Statements
social REPORT
Annual Reports
Jane Doe
Designer