Empowering Young People To Build Independent Futures

TITO & Merriam Foundation is an Australia-based foundation dedicated to helping young people reach their goals in life, with a strong focus on empowering young women to become independent and confident in making informed decisions about their future.

We believe that every young person deserves access to opportunities that support long-term growth and positive life outcomes. Our work focuses on education, health and wellbeing, and the creation of safe, supportive environments where young people can learn, grow, and thrive.

A key part of our mission is supporting low-income communities through initiatives that strengthen educational infrastructure, including the renovation and improvement of school facilities. By improving learning environments, we aim to remove barriers to education and create spaces that encourage hope, stability, and opportunity.

Our foundation works primarily overseas, with current and future projects focused in the Philippines and Liberia. We collaborate with local communities and partners to ensure our work is culturally appropriate, sustainable, and responsive to real needs on the ground.

At TITO & Merriam Foundation, we are committed to creating meaningful impact by empowering young people—especially young women—with the tools, confidence, and support they need to build independent and fulfilling futures.