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On November 8th, our Mobile Clinic team gathered for an important meeting with birth attendants in the coastal village of Teyava. Dressed in their CFK uniforms, the birth attendants came together to participate in reporting that aimed to enhance their skills and knowledge. This contact is crucial as it empowers these dedicated individuals to continue providing essential care to the community.

We’ve captured a moment from the meeting, which you can check out in the photo. While we apologise for the quality, we’re grateful to have these images as a reminder of our work together.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to all our sponsors and donors. Your generous support makes this vital work possible and helps us continue to improve healthcare in underrepresented areas.

Stay tuned for more updates as we strive to make a difference in the lives of those in Teyava and beyond!

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We’re thrilled to announce that our mobile health clinics have successfully completed their first visits to expectant mothers on the island! After a year-long pause due to funding challenges, they’re back and ready to serve our communities.

Midwives from the Louisa Health Centre, along with our dedicated Village Birth Attendant (VBA) coordinator, have reached mothers, babies, and VBAs in remote villages.

We celebrate this significant milestone and recognise all who contributed to making this possible. This is just the beginning of our journey!

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Some images from some of the CFK VBA meetings. Header Image: Kilivila one meeting,

Kilivila two meeting
Kilivila two second group meeting-omarakana-kulakewa and kaulagu not present
Kuboma (VBA) meeting

We’d like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to P&O Cruises Australia for their invaluable support in making a significant difference in the lives of the women and children of Kiriwina. Thanks to their generous assistance, our donations were safely delivered earlier this month. The ship’s officer delivered birthing kits directly to our CFK representatives who were eagerly awaiting the ships arrival.

Due to a lack of transport and the closure of the airport, the isolated community of Kiriwina has been facing exorbitant delivery costs and desperate circumstances. The impact of P&O Cruises Australia’s support cannot be overstated.

We are thrilled to be able to continue this wonderful partnership and are incredibly grateful for the opportunity to work together. P&O Cruises Australia, we appreciate you and the positive impact you have made on the lives of those in need. A huge thank you to Lynne Scrivens and Simone Pighini for working so collaboratively with us to achieve such a successful outcome.

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Thanks to the wonderful generosity of the knitters from the Belrose and Willandra Village, and St Swithuns Church, our CFK mothers and their babies now have stunning new knits to cherish. Special thanks to Sandy and her husband, John, for their exceptional efforts in managing the donations. Last week, our incredible in-country manager, Toks, captured some beautiful photos of our mothers and babies adorned in their new knits. This heartwarming sight is sure to bring a smile to your face :).

Keep an eye out for more photos to come …

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It was wonderful to catch up with these incredible women. Jacqui recently returned from an assignment supporting Midwifery in rural remote locations, including Ceduna, South Australia, after spending time in Katherine in the NT. What an inspiration! We’re thrilled to be able to catch up and start discussing plans for the future. Stay tuned for more updates – we’ll keep you posted!

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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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Last week, we had the joy of delivering Dignity Kits, pens, and pencils to the students at Kiriwina Secondary School. These kits and supplies will help support their education and ensure that they can manage their periods safely and hygienically.

Menstrual Hygiene Day, observed on May 28th, 2024, is a day of global significance. It raises awareness about menstrual stigma and discrimination, emphasises the importance of proper menstrual hygiene for maintaining health, and advocates for policies that support menstrual health and reduce economic barriers for women and girls.

Let’s work together to break down societal taboos and promote open conversations about menstruation. No woman or girl should be held back because of her period. Join us in raising awareness and working towards better menstrual hygiene for all! 💙🌸

#PeriodPositive #BreakTheStigma #PeriodEquality #MenstrualHealthMatters #caringforkiriwina #charity #pngauscharity #dignitykits

Kiriwina Secondary school students with their newly delivered Dignity Kits and pens and pencils 🙂

We’re thrilled to share that birthing kits for cruise ship passengers are en route to support our wonderful Village birth attendants on Kiriwina. Due to a high pregnancy rate, we need more birthing kits, and the generous support from two passengers has made a world of difference for the hundreds of mothers and babies we aim to assist. We are grateful for the impact you are making! Special thanks to the amazing, incomparable Miss Kathy for volunteering to help pack these kits for urgent delivery. Thank you for your support! #MakingADifference #SupportingMothersAndBabies #caringforkiriwina #strongwomenstrongbabies #reopenkiriwinaairport #P&Ocruisepassengers #P&Ocruises #PacificPrincessCruises

We are incredibly grateful to Praxeis and Aero Healthcare for their incredibly generous donation. We’ve received 210 paramedics bags that will be distributed to our team on Kiriwina. Thank you so much for this incredible support!

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