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Supporting
communities
around
the
world
through
the
SMEC
Foundation
May 29, 2026
Each year, the SMEC Foundation partners with our generous Alumni donors and Australian registered charities to improve the quality of life for people in some of the world’s poorest and most disadvantage communities.

Together, we fund projects that improve access to education, clean water, healthcare, and sustainable livelihoods, bringing our purpose to life beyond the projects we deliver.

 

This year, we’re proud to support a diverse range of initiatives, from clean water systems to classroom refurbishments and environmental conservation. 

 

 

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Water
Access,
Community
Empowerment
and
Conservation
Project

Country: Malawi

Sponsor: McKendrick Family and SMEC Foundation

 

This project improves access to clean, safe water across four rural communities in Malawi’s Nkhotakota District through the construction and restoration of borewells, supporting over 6,500 people while promoting sustainable water management and wildlife conservation in partnership with local communities.

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Borewells in Malawi

Patadewal
Secondary
School
Classroom
Renovation
Project

Charity: Australian Himalayan Foundation (AHF)

Country: Nepal

Sponsor: SMEC Foundation 

 

This project supports improved education outcomes in rural Nepal through the renovation of eight classrooms at Patadewal Secondary School. The works include new roofing, improved lighting, concrete flooring, painting, and enhanced ventilation, creating a safer, cleaner, and more engaging learning environment for students and teachers. 

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Australian Himalayan Foundation Project - male teacher teaching to the class

Fruit
and
Vegetable
Storage
Building,
Nyaru
Menteng
Project

Charity: Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation (BOS) 

Country: Indonesia 

Sponsor: SMEC Foundation 

 

This project enhances digital learning opportunities for Grade 4–6 students in the Talomo District. By funding 65 refurbished laptops, the initiative helps reduce the “learner-to-device” ratio and expands classroom access to digital resources. Through increased exposure to digital tools, students will develop greater fluency, confidence, and competence, bridging the gap between digital poverty and opportunity. 

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Drilled
Wells,
Water
and
Elephant
Conservation
Project

Charity: Bridgit Water Foundation 

Country: Malawi 

Sponsor: Busbridge Family and SMEC Foundation 

 

This project provides safe drinking water to communities surrounding the Nkhotakota Wildlife Reserve, where residents currently rely on unsafe, hand-dug wells. Alongside improved water access, it fosters conservation awareness, empowers community-led resource management, and promotes coexistence between people and wildlife, particularly elephants. 

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BridIT Mnjolo Village Well Completion

Classroom
Renovation
at
Kibowen
Komen
Primary
School
Project

Charity : So They Can (STC) 

Country : Kenya 

Sponsor : SMEC Foundation 

 

To create safer, more inclusive learning environments, this project will renovate 11 classrooms at Kibowen Komen Primary School. The improved facilities will benefit children from Grades 1 to 6, ensuring classrooms are secure, welcoming, and conducive to learning for all students.  

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Enhancing
Water,
Sanitation,
and
Hygiene
(WASH)
in
Rural
and
Estate
Schools
Project

Charity: Vanni Hope 

Country: Sri Lanka 

Sponsor: Ids Groenhout and SMEC Foundation

This initiative supports 10 remote schools across nine districts by improving sanitation and water facilities. The project aims to enhance hygiene practices, reduce absenteeism, particularly among girls, and ensure access to safe, clean water. By strengthening school hygiene and infrastructure, schools can create healthier, more inclusive learning environments. 

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Advancing School Sanitation

Through the generosity of SMEC staff and our Alumni donors, the SMEC Foundation continues to make a lasting difference, empowering communities, protecting environments, and building a more equitable future for all. 

Thank you to everyone who continues to support this important work. Together, together we’re making Real impact. 

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