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CFK VBA coordinator Bokawau in her CFK office in her CFK shirt with the much-needed donations 👏

We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to all of our sponsors, donors, and volunteers who have made this journey possible. Despite the challenges posed by the lack of transportation due to the absence of flights to Kiriwina, which resulted in a treacherous long boat journey, we have successfully completed many stages and covered miles to ensure that the donations reach their destination safely. We are thrilled that our partnership with MBPHA is providing us with a secure facility at the LHC to store and distribute these life-saving donations. This achievement would not have been possible without the hard work and dedication of our team. Well done!

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Pictured above, our beloved Health Care Worker Jansen Toposona (header image), and our dear family and CFK friends, Nelson Toposona (Jansen’s brother) and David Antonio, have passed away in the past five years. They are deeply missed and forever loved.

Our trip was a huge success! The photos below showcase our outstanding primary healthcare educators, Midwives Shea Caplice and Jacqui Andrews, alongside our VBA leaders Ruth and Dulcie, and our new CFK staff member, Midwife Bokawau, with LHC Sister Linesse and our in-country manager, Toks Bwaina and our wonderful CFK VBAs. 👏

Our purpose built accommodation for that trip:)

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We were hit by a wave of nostalgia today as we reminisced about our CFK VBA training sessions on this day 2018. It is amazing to see how these targeted strategies have had a profound ongoing impact on our VBAs, which has helped them achieve stellar results. We want to extend a huge shout-out to everyone who was involved in making those training sessions a success. It’s incredible how this training can have such a positive impact for all Kiriwinans.!!!!

We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to all our amazing sponsors and donors for their generous contributions. Your selflessness and kindness are making a true difference in the world.

Eight boxes filled with your donations have been sent to Kiriwina to support those in need. The birthing and dignity kits, pencils and sharpeners for the schools, signage for the new CFK office in the LHC, knitted and sewn baby items, birthing record books, and more are finally on their way to Kiriwina. By donating, you’re providing vital support to those in need, and helping to improve lives. We appreciate your support and encourage you to join us in our efforts to make a positive impact on the world. Thank you! 👏💖

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With deep sadness, we announce the passing of Jansen Toposona, on Friday 13th, 10pm. Jansen was a former Health Extension Officer and retired public servant who worked with the Health Department. He operated the only dispensary clinic in the largest village on Kiriwina, Kavataria, that helped hundreds of people over the years with his experience and expertise. Jansen was an expert in acupuncture, and CFK had provided him with hundreds of acupuncture needles that he used to assist many people in recovering from pain and illness. His passing is a significant loss and he will be greatly missed.

Jansen filmed here reflecting on the success of the 2019 CFK VBA leaders training sessions.

Our CFK VBAs are off to a great start in their new office and we couldn’t be more excited! We are absolutely thrilled to receive photos and videos from their first leaders meeting. Seeing our team working together in this new space is truly inspiring. Thank you for sharing these moments with us!

Thanks again to the MBPHA and Losuia Health Centre for making this all possible.

Stay tuned for more updates 👏👏👏

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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.

PLEASE DONATE NOW!

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.

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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. 

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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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