We are very grateful to Carnival Cruise Ships for their wonderful support over the past few years in helping us deliver much-needed donations to the people of Kiriwina.
Most recently, Carnival assisted with the successful delivery of 11 donated bags to CFK, including one delivered directly by a passenger, which were received safely in Kiriwina. The delivery included important supplies that will directly benefit the community, particularly women and babies, through the birthing and dignity kits we provide.
Our Village Birth Attendants are present in every village across the island, and these donations make a meaningful difference to their work and to the families they support. The generosity shown by Carnival has been deeply appreciated by the whole Kiriwina community each time the ship arrived with donations on board.
A very special thank you goes to Mira and Lynne for being so lovely to work with, and for giving so generously of their time, care, and skills to help make these deliveries possible. We also extend our thanks to the Carnival crew (pictured in the white shirts), including Hotel Director Junior Powell and Guest Services Manager Galyna Shynger, who helped hand over the donated bags to representatives in Kiriwina.
We are saddened that Carnival ships are no longer scheduled to call into Kiriwina, and this highlights the urgent need for flights to the island to be reinstated so that essential supplies and support can continue to reach the community.
These deliveries have made a lasting impact, and we hope there may be future opportunities for Carnival to return to Kiriwina.
Thank you again to everyone involved in making this final delivery such a success.
- Receipt of donations at the Caring for Kiriwina Losuia Health Centre office by our VBA supervisor, Caroleen, our dispatch officer, Nason and our CFK VBAs, Dulcie, Bessie and Dorcas.
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