Our Mission
What we do
Who we are
OLA Superior General Sr Mary T Barron and SMA Superior General Fr. Antonio Porcellato sharing a message prior to the launch of the OLA SMA Jubilee. Read more about this joint celebration : Jubilee 150
Since our beginnings the OLA have always paid special attention to the care of women and children. This is an essential part of our OLA identity.
In the course of our work, many of our Sisters encounter instances of gender-based violence. We offer care, support and counselling to women suffering from the ill effects of such violence. Some of our Sisters are engaged with groups working directly for justice for victims of Gender Based Violence (GBV).
In education, we often work in areas where girls do not have ready access to education. We support their struggle to obtain an education – where possible opening or helping administer schools specifically for girls.
Health care, specifically maternal and child health, have always been the primary focus of OLA work. Our health clinics offer good quality care, often in remote rural areas.
We are also working directly in the area of HIV/AIDS.
The work undertaken by our Sisters covers a range of areas and services, always seeking to empower and uplift women and girls.
The OLA Justice Desk promotes a more just world from the perspective of Catholic Social Teaching through advocacy, awareness raising and working collaboratively on projects.
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Charity Name: Sisters of Our lady of Apostles (OLA)
Registered Charity Number (RCN): 20004576
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