Our Work
Through its work, the Mary Ann McCracken Foundation aims to raise awareness of Mary Ann and her achievements, and also support initiatives that would be close to her heart, if she were alive today.
Vision – The Foundation is a living embodiment of Mary Ann in the 21st century.
Mission – To raise awareness of the life and works of Mary Ann McCracken and to develop meaningful legacy projects that address our present-day issues of inequality.
Values – The values of the Foundation reflect those by which Mary Ann lived:
- Independence – she was not constrained by others and challenged the norm if necessary.
- Creativity and resourcefulness – she took practical and, where necessary, proactive approaches to her work on social reform.
- Integrity – she had an inherent sense of fair play.
- Resilience – she continued to champion the cause of the disadvantaged throughout her long life.
- Equality – she was a true democrat; anti-patriarchal and a feminist who advocated for the equal rights of women throughout her life.
- Collaboration – she understood the value of working with others to achieve success.
- Service – she found joy in helping others.
Explore our work in more detail below.
