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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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
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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At CFK, we celebrate and appreciate everything you do. We’re also excited to share that another shipment of donations has arrived on the Island. A big thank you to all the cruise ship passengers who have taken birthing kits on their journeys. Your support means the world to us!
#HappyMothersDay #CFK #donations #support #birthingkits #caringforkiriwina
“It’s the time of the year when we celebrate the work of midwives everywhere. IDM is a day of celebration, but also of highlighting how important the work of midwives is globally. This year, we are shining a light on the role midwives play in addressing the greatest health challenge of our time – climate change. #IDM2024 is both a celebration and a call to action for our planet and for midwifery.”
A message from the President of the ICM, Sandra Oyarzo Torres
We would like to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to our CFK midwives in Australia, Shea and Jacqui, and specifically to the Kiriwinan midwife, Linesse, who is currently working at Losuia HC. We cannot thank you enough for the tireless efforts and dedication you put into your work every day.
We are proud of Linesse’s retired colleague, Bokawau, who is now a respected leader among the VBAs and the community. Bokawau provides valuable knowledge and experience to the VBAs and is doing a wonderful job of connecting the LHC and the CFK VBAs. We are blessed to have such amazing midwives and out wonderful VBA’s who go above and beyond to serve our community. Thank you for all that you do!
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However, we faced a significant challenge due to the lack of flights to the island, which resulted in substantial travel and security costs. But, we are grateful that the essential donations finally arrived, and it calls for a celebration!
🤔We would like to know, what is being done to resume flights to Kiriwina? Let’s work together to ensure that the island gets the support it needs. 💪
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We express our gratitude to both countries’ prime ministers for their efforts to emphasise the depth of the connection between our nations. See link: https://www.smh.com.au/national/pm-gives-thanks-at-png-anzac-day-memorial-20240425-p5fmfy.htmlPM Anthony Albanese completes section of Kokoda Track – ABC News
Today, we are honouring the ANZACs who served on Kirwina during World War II. We want to express our gratitude to the Diggers for constructing the Losuia airport strip, which has remained the most crucial piece of infrastructure on Kiriwina. Unfortunately, the airport remains closed to in-country flights, making it almost impossible to reach the Island without risking your life on a two-day, potentially life-threatening sea journey. Let us never forget the sacrifices made by these brave individuals and reopen the airport.
Lest we forget.
Not forgotten nor forsaken
Are the lads no longer here;
I shall call-and you will waken
On this one day of the year from Landing in the Dawn
John Sandes 1916
@DFAT, #DFAT, @FriendshipGrants, #LestWeForget #AnzacDay #caringforkiriwina, #anzacdayaustraliakiriwina
