It is with profound sadness that we share the news of the passing of our beloved team member, Bokawau. As the Village Birth Attendant Coordinator for Caring for Kiriwina, she was an irreplaceable part of our community. Bokawau dedicated her life to supporting the Village Birth Attendants, ensuring that mothers on Kiriwina had access to the care they needed—whether at the Losuia Health Centre or in the remotest villages.
Her unwavering commitment included conducting mobile clinics, training courses, and organising our annual training sessions. She meticulously maintained the records of births and diligently communicated vital information to the Health Centre. Additionally, as our representative on the island, she managed and fairly distributed donated goods, providing invaluable monthly progress reports.
Bokawau’s impact on our community cannot be overstated, and her absence is deeply felt by all who knew her. In her honour, we are launching a campaign to recruit and train the next generation of staff to continue the incredible work she started.
Part of Bokawau’s traditional mourning ceremonies on the Island yesterday.