Mercy Works

Established in 2000, Mercy Works is the development arm of the Sisters of Mercy in Australia and Papua New Guinea. Working both domestically and in the Asia Pacific region, our mission is to support vulnerable communities to build dignity, self-reliance, and resilience through transformative partnerships and life-changing programs. We are committed to advancing basic human rights, particularly access to education, healthcare, and social welfare by working directly with communities and local organisations.

In Australia, we work alongside refugees, asylum seekers, and Indigenous communities, delivering programs that focus on education and employment pathways, cultural healing, advocacy, child protection, and community reconnection. Internationally, in Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, and Timor-Leste, our efforts span education, technical and life skills training, agriculture, microfinance, healthcare, social services, and livelihood development, particularly in remote and marginalised areas.

We deliver programs both directly and through carefully chosen partnerships with grassroots organisations, involving rigorous accountability. As a signatory to the ACFID Code of Conduct, we uphold best practice in development, including robust risk management and due diligence in all program delivery.

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