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A charity in Mary's name supporting local Adivasi families through funded social services in Kotagiri, India
A charity in Mary's name supporting local Adivasi families through funded social services in Kotagiri, India
Mary Martin
Mary Martin
Mishiama of the Adivasi 1915-73
Mishiama of the Adivasi 1915-73
Mary Martin was born in Adelaide in 1915, and educated at Girton School and the University of Adelaide. Her family was left-leaning in political sentiment, and following a long family tradition attended the Unitarian Church.
In 1963 Mary moved permanently to India where she became involved in aiding the development of the displaced and impoverished indigenous peoples of the Nilgiri Hills, known as the Adivasi.
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