Packing in progress🙌 Shout out to the amazing team in Alotau. The birthing kits are on their way! 💖#CommunitySupport #Thankful #caringforkiriwina #charity #mothersandbabies #safebirths
e-NEWS Caring For Kiriwina – EOFY update
June 2024
Dear Friend,
The island of Kiriwina is currently facing urgent challenges related to maternal health and aid delivery. Limited use of contraceptives and the lack of flights to the island have led to a significant increase in birth rates in some villages in April 2024 compared to January 2024. The situation emphasises the critical need for support. The absence of flights has also resulted in higher costs and logistical challenges in delivering aid. Efforts are underway to collaborate with cruise ships to provide assistance in delivering birthing kits when they visit Kiriwina.
To tackle these challenges, we are considering training Village Birth Attendants (VBAs) from Kiriwina in Alotau on the mainland, while exploring alternative ways to access Kiriwina. It is crucial to be able to observe how our programs are being implemented, and to maintain delivery of birthing kits and the rest of our essential donations to the Island.
These challenges demand immediate attention and support. We are dedicated to finding innovative solutions and are eager to continue collaborating to bring about a positive impact on the lives of the people of Kiriwina. We express our gratitude to all our generous sponsors and donors for their continuing support, and we extend our thanks to our partners at the Milne Bay Public Health Authority (MBPHA) for their ongoing assistance.
Our knitting women’s groups are growing, and we are delighted to announce that the Swizknitters from St. Swithun’s Church Pymble have joined our donor knitters in knitting for babies in need. We are incredibly thankful for the ongoing support from the Belrose and Willandra Village ladies.
We are amazed by the talent and generosity of our community and extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone involved, including Sandy and her husband John for managing the donations.
Your support is invaluable, and we are truly grateful for helping us make a difference in the lives of babies in need. These latest donations are waiting for customs approval in POM… they are on their way! Thank you!
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We want to give a huge shoutout to Barb, a wonderful P&O passenger, for going above and beyond to deliver essential birthing kits and children’s clothes to our CFK Village Birth Attendant coordinator, Bokawau, last week.
Due to the airport closure, the delivery of these crucial items to our people on Kiriwina would have taken months, but thanks to Barb, they reached us in just a week! 🚢
We’re reaching out to any other passengers who might be interested in helping our cause. Your support can make a real difference and save lives. We will make sure to mail you the items. Please consider joining us in this meaningful endeavor! 💌
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