Please read… we will try and upload a clearer copy if we can. The video he is referring to in this article can be viewed at this link :), https://caringforkiriwina.org.au/lawton-day-2023-the-movie/. PLEASE ENJOY.
We installed these pumps four years ago to provide clean drinking water to remote villages. Thanks to these pumps, many lives have been saved. However, the pumps need regular maintenance, which requires money. Would you be willing to donate $5 a month to help us maintain these pumps? Your donation will help hundreds of villages gain access to clean drinking water, which is crucial for good health and wellbeing.
e-NEWS Caring For Kiriwina – Exciting News!
September 2023
Dear CFK Supporter,
We are thrilled to share the news that retired nurse/midwife Bokawau Motovau has been appointed as the first CFK sponsored Kiriwina Village Birth Attendant (VBA) Coordinator after months of negotiations. The COVID-19 pandemic outbreak has highlighted the need for an experienced Kiriwinan to support over 300 Village Birth attendants on the ground.
Working in partnership with the Milne Bay Provincial Health Authority (MBPHA), we have made this dream come true. retired nurse/midwife Bokawau will be based at the Losuia Health Centre on Kiriwina, where an office has been provided for her. She has already started working to liaise with the VBAs in the area. We believe that this initiative is crucial to improving maternal and child health outcomes in the region.
We urge you to support us in funding this important project and others like it. Together, we can make a difference and improve healthcare access for communities in need. Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to work towards our mission of improving the health and wellbeing of the mothers and babies on Kiriwina Island in Papua New Guinea.
Retired nurse/midwife Bokawau in her new CFK office in the Losuia Heath Centre.
New uniform scrubs for retired nurse/midwife Bokawau
Ridley and Alfred from the MBPHA meeting with Doug, Jodi and Toks from CFK in Alotau in April 2023.
Toks from CFK Meeting with the MBPHA delegates in Alotau in August 2023.
Four years ago today we ran our last week long training workshop on Kiriwina with our over 300 VBA attendees (images below). Unfortunately our training trip for August 2023 had to be postponed…We need more funds to enable us to continue this life-saving work.
Please donate to the next VBA Training trip
CFK VBA leaders meeting to distribute the birthing kits, lanterns, fabric to make uniforms etc…
CFK VBA’s delivered baby and mother
CFK VBA’s delivered baby and mother.
CFK VBA’s delivered baby and mother.
In Kiriwina, access to clean drinking water is a pressing issue. Currently, only the Kavataria Village water pump is operational, and parts are needed to fix the other six water pumps. To reduce maintenance costs, it is necessary to seek funding to replace the pumps with water tanks that can collect water.
The Village Birth Assistance has provided birthing kits, but there has been a recent increase in pregnancies, requiring an increase in the supply of birthing kits. Additionally, more awareness and education are needed to control pregnancies and family planning.
Dignity kits have been very helpful for female students at Kiriwina Secondary School to continue attending classes during their menstrual period.
Finally, Kiriwina Secondary School requires basic supplies such as pens and paper for the upcoming October exams for grades 10 and 12. Urgent support is needed to ensure the exams are not cancelled.
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Experience the thrill of the Kavataria Village Canoe Race amidst the perfect windy conditions. Whether the contestants were seasoned pros or first-time racers, this event was not to be missed!
Check out the video below 😍 Absolutely loving the excited hollers of the kamwana fans.
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Your generosity warms our hearts!!! Thank you, again you wonderful women!!!
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We decided to celebrate Father’s Day by sharing this photo we took at 6 am at Salamo Wharf on our recent trip to Kiriwina of Joyce and James with their adorable twin babies Asheba and Natasha. Wishing you all a wonderful day!!!
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We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to Nicole, a generous P&O passenger, for reaching out to our charity devoted to improving the lives of the Kiriwinan people. Below are some photos from her trip that deeply touched her heart.
Additionally, we have a question for P&O that has been emailed directly to them and we are awaiting a reply.
“Delivery of our life-saving donations to Kiriwina has become more difficult since flights to the area have been suspended. We are now forced to take extreme measures to ensure our birthing and dignity kits reach their intended recipients, resulting in delays, added expenses, and uncertainty. We have been requesting support from P&O Cruises for over 11 years, as they visit Kiriwina eight times a year and can transport a few boxes of these essential items during their trips. Despite their claims of supporting other charities on the island, the recent surge in births on Kiriwina – with 20,000 more people than four years ago – means that many more birthing kits are needed. We work closely with the Islanders, the Milne Bay Provincial Health Authority, and the Education Department to provide our programs and donations. We urge P&O to reconsider their refusal to assist in delivering these vital supplies to Kiriwinan women during their cruise ship visits. P&O needs to contribute to the community’s wellbeing.”
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We want to express our gratitude to our generous sponsors and donors, and also acknowledge the unwavering determination of the Kiriwinan community. Despite the ongoing lack of air transport to Kiriwina, we are committed to providing vital assistance through alternative means, such as perilous boat journeys that require great effort and caution.
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Here are photos from our in-country manager, Toks Bwaina’s, most recent trip to Kiriwina last week. The purpose of the trip was not only to check on the status of the food security program but all our programs, including the water pumps for the clean drinking water project. He meet the VBA’s and deliver the birthing kits, lanterns, uniforms, medicines etc to them and the to the Losuia Health Volunteer. Toks also delivered more dignity kits to the Kiriwina High School.
Thank you to all our wonderful donors and sponsors… more help is needed to fix our water pumps; many are requiring parts and labour :(.
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Additional birthing and dignity kits, uniforms, and feminine care products have been dispatched. Thanks to our wonderful sponsors and donors and packers and our wonderful Postie Andie 🙂
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