We are a charity working to educate and empower refugees and people whose lives have been interrupted by war.
WE PROVIDE
SCHOLARSHIPS
to those from refugee and humanitarian backgrounds.
OPPORTUNITIES
to help our scholars transition to meaningful employment in their chosen field.
MENTORING
by connecting our scholars with career advice.
Established in 2016, the John Mac Foundation aims to both continue the legacy of our namesake, and also address some of the issues that held him back in life.
Deng’s story
John Mac’s younger brother Deng was the driving force behind Western Sydney University’s powerful campaign to recruit refugees into higher education. Through our scholarship fund and your support, we hope to change and transform even more lives like Deng’s.