Remembering our gorgeous founder Margaret Lawton on her (would have been) 88th birthday.
Thank you for your wonderful legacy.
Margaret would have wanted all of us to remember that:
“While men seem to be slightly more at risk for life-threatening infections by COVID-19, women’s health is being doubly affected by the coronavirus pandemic. Responses to the global crisis are consistently failing to prioritize the needs of women seeking reproductive care and freedom from violence. Many governments and health systems are all too comfortable using the challenge of the pandemic as an excuse to deny women’s rights to control their bodies and life choices. If anything, defending women’s health and rights is even more important during this time of crisis.”
Thanks Hesperian for these inspirational words.
Please donate CLICK HERE and defend women’s rights and continue to support us in our important work.
COVID-19 postpones announcement of Round 2 DFAT Friendship Grants
DFAT have postponed awarding the Round 2 Friendship Grants due to the uncertainty and rapidly changing situation associated with COVID-19. An announcement will be made as soon as possible about the program.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank the Australian Government for their support of our charity. Their funds have allowed Caring For Kiriwina (CFK) to exceed its targets and deliver results. Increasing the positive outcomes for not only our mothers, girls and children but all Kiriwinans.
Although this global COVID-19 pandemic has put a hold on this funding avenue Kiriwinan’s still need our support. We would like to take this opportunity to reaffirm Caring for Kiriwina’s commitment to continuing to supply Birthing and Dignity Kits, and the many other essential health and hygiene items that we need to send to Kiriwina. This help is only made possible through the continued generous support and commitment of our other wonderful volunteers and donors.
The CFK Dignity Kits have arrived safely at Kiriwina Secondary School, Yay!
Click through to post and to see more photos of the CFK Dignity kits being distributed amongst the High school students.
Hi and thanks for the kits for our female students which we have received today from the in-country manager’s daughter, Melcah Bwaina (in Black and White stripy top). We appreciate your continuous support.
Message from Kiriwina Secondary School Principal ET
Our COVID-19 assistance packages on their way
CKF COVID-19 response, so far…
Caring for Kiriwina have purchased thousands of soaps and printed 1,000’s of these instruction cards for our Health & Hygiene committee to distribute across Kiriwina. Although a small help, at least it is a start.
Thank you again to our sponsors and donors for allowing us the funds to support this initiative.
Our valentine’s day gifts to our glorious CFK VBA’s, the glue of Kiriwina. xxx
These women are the glue that keeps the Kiriwinan community together. We love them and are so proud of what they do for their communities and that we are able to support them in our small way. Another five boxes made up of Birthing Kits, Dignity Kits, condoms, with extra soaps and gloves winging are on their way to help them in their good work. Thanks to our sponsors and donors. A great team effort!!!
Thank you so much Acu-fit Thirroul for your generous support of CFK. Love you guys.
CFK VBA Birthing Kit baby 2019 – Jemmi Jessie
This beautiful baby’s name is Jemmi Jessie. She is 7 months old. She was delivered at Kavataria Village under the delivery care of Kavataria Village Birth Attendants.