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As the holiday season draws near, all of us at Caring for Kiriwina want to extend our heartfelt wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy New Year as we look toward 2026!

This joyous time of year serves as a wonderful reminder of the incredible support we receive from our community, which is essential to our mission. We are deeply thankful for our Kiriwinan community, our dedicated partners, generous sponsors, committed volunteers, and kind donors. Your contributions are the backbone of our efforts to help those in need and play a vital role in our achievements.

Looking back on the past year, we recognise that our successes are thanks to your unwavering support. Your dedication motivates us and brings us closer to reaching our aspirations. Together, we are making remarkable progress and paving the way for a brighter future for everyone.

Thank you for being an indispensable part of our journey. We are eager to face the new opportunities and challenges that lie ahead, and we look forward to continuing this important work alongside each of you.

Wishing you a joyful holiday season filled with love and warmth!

With sincere gratitude, 

The Caring for Kiriwina Team

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Last week, we had a productive meeting with our dedicated in-country team, including Tok, Bwaina, Vanessa (who unfortunately wasn’t in the photo), Dug, and me. Together, we reflected on our achievements and brainstormed new ideas for our 2026 initiatives.

We’re truly excited about what the future holds and deeply grateful to everyone whose support has made 2025 such a success. Thank you for being part of our journey!

Let’s keep the momentum going! 🙌❤️

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We extend our deepest gratitude to Carnival Cruises Australia for the safe delivery of our vital donations that are truly life-saving for our community.

Special thanks to the amazing team at Carnival Cruise Line. Firstly, in Sydney, we are especially grateful to Lynne Scrivens, Communications Director, and Mira Kovacevic, Events Coordinator and all the Carrnival crew members who supported the safe arrival of the donations to the island including the Galyna Shynger, Guest Services Manager, pictured.

In the featured photo, you can also see our Caring for Kiriwina team hard at work, accepting the delivery. From left to right: Naison Mark – CFK Logistic Coordinator, Kiabola VBA, Dorcas Nusabu – Kavataria VBA, Galyna and the Carnival crew, Dulcie Toposona – Kavataria VBA, Bessie Sumai – Kavataria VBA, Namdoga Joseph – Molosaida VBA, and Tamlimai Ahab – Transport Organiser. These donations have safely arrived on the other side of the Island from where the ship docks, where all the health and government services and the CFK office are located.

Strong Women, Strong Babies 🥰

Together, we are making a difference! Thank you for your support! 💙✨

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We’re excited to have you there! As you enjoy your time on the island, please remember to direct your donations exclusively to our official Carnival Cruises dispatch officer, Nason Mark, who will be waiting under the “Caring for Kiriwina” banner. To ensure your contributions are handled properly, kindly do not give donations to anyone else.

We hope you have a fantastic experience exploring all that Kiriwina has to offer!

Check out these photos of our staff who headed to Kiaboloa Beach early this morning to welcome you! Enjoy your day!).

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A Heartfelt Thank You for Our Caring For Kiriwina Community!

We are thrilled to announce that more donations are ready to embark on their fabulous journey to Kiriwina aboard the Carnival cruise! 🌟

A huge thank you to our incredible donors and dedicated volunteers for your relentless support of our beautiful Kiriwinan mothers and babies, as well as our amazing VBA volunteers. Your hard work and passion have been instrumental in preparing these donations for the upcoming November cruise.

We are especially grateful to Carnival for their generosity in transporting 20 bags of these much-needed donations. Your support is making a tangible difference in the lives of those in our community!

We extend our heartfelt gratitude for your generous contributions! A special thanks to the extraordinary ladies at Willandra Retirement Village—Martha, Joy, Chrissy, Bea, Helen, and Ann—who crafted the beautiful knitwear and also the talented women from St Swithuns Church in Pymble for the hand-sewn dresses and knitted teddy bears. Additionally, we are thankful for the fabulous John and Sandy for the delivery service, and the magnificent Mary, and the lovely Lila and Duggie Wuggie Lawton for their support! :).

Let’s continue to spread love and kindness!

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We are excited to announce that our recent birthing kit packing event was a wonderful success! With immense support from our community of packers, including Anne, Lisa, Belinda, Tara, Abbas and Mark, we managed to assemble 300 essential birthing kits for the upcoming Carnival cruise in November. Our goal is to send as many birthing and dignity kits to Kiriwina as we can, and every contribution plays a crucial role in achieving this.

A special shoutout to Carnival for their commitment to transporting these donations every year; their support is vital in helping us deliver these essential kits. As many of you are aware, shipping costs are exorbitant. By agreeing to accept our donations, Carnival enables us to allocate funds for other essential resources, such as solar lanterns for village birth attendants, water tanks, as well as salaries and training sessions for trained midwives and VBAs, and many other essential items.

We genuinely appreciate everyone who dedicated their time, resources, and enthusiasm to make this event a success. Together, we are significantly impacting maternal health and wellness in our communities.

Stay tuned for more updates on how you can continue to support this vital cause!!

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And again we ask, when will the Kiriwinan airport be operational?

STRONG WOMEN, STRONG BABIES!

Thank you to all our sponsors and donors for helping keep our Kiriwinan mothers and babies safe.

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We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the amazing Marianne for ensuring the safe delivery of these incredible birthing kits, generously provided by Rotary Wishart!

In addition, we are thrilled to announce that multiple birthing kit packing sessions have been scheduled over the next few weekends. This initiative will allow us to maximise Carnival’s generous offer to transport these essential kits on their upcoming trip to Kiriwina in mid-November. Donate now and join us in making a difference!

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As we commemorate PNG’s 50th Independence Jubilee, the CFK Management team would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to the MBPHA for their unwavering support and guidance. We also extend our thanks to the Uniting Church, along with all our sponsors and donors, for their invaluable assistance.

A special shout-out goes to Dr. Mamandi, Dr. Moreway, Dr. Frank, and all the dedicated doctors and nurses who have provided their support throughout our journey.

We remain committed to delivering essential services to our community and look forward to continuing this vital work for years to come.

Thank you for being part of our journey.

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In a recent planning meeting, our dedicated team engaged in a fruitful discussion focused on VBA training and future strategies. Team members contributed valuable insights, emphasising the importance of collaborative conversations to ensure we make informed decisions for optimal progress. The ultimate goal is to maximise support for the Kiriwinan mothers and babies, ensuring that every donated dollar has the greatest possible impact. This commitment reflects our dedication to delivering effective aid and assistance to those in need.

Thank you again valued CFK Team members pictured: Shea. Vanessa and Jodi

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