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Postie Andy puts the final touches to the packaging of our latest batch of birthing and dignity kits…Safe travels!

Thank you so much to all our sponsors and donors. We could not do this life saving work without you!

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The Strength of a Mother
A mother’s strength is like no other,
Through every hardship and every bother,
She keeps us strong and keeps us whole,
With love and care that never grows old.
by R.M. Drake

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We celebrate all midwives worldwide with a special thank you to our CFK educators and VBAs for their outstanding achievements over the past ten years. Here is a speech and photos from our LAWTON day reporting trip to Kiriwina held during the last two weeks of April.

Now the VBAs have been following the education now women are recognised, especially the VBAs. Women are counted now. A great legacy.

CFK head VBA Ruth Boaz speaks about Margaret’s legacy

Video: CFK Head VBA Ruth Boaz praises Margaret Lawton’s legacy

Video 2: CFK VBAs sing a thank you song to the CFK midwife educators Shea Caplice and Jacqui Andrews.

We are greatly saddened to hear of the passing of John Kasaipwalova at the Port Moresby General Hospital on Wednesday morning. We extend our deepest sympathy to John’s wife, children, extended family, and friends during this challenging time.

Rev Ralph Lawton in response to John Kasaipwalova’s welcome at Yalumgwa Village 12 Feb 2012.
Above: Doug and Lila with John and Header image Rev Dr Ralph Lawton with with John in 2012.

In keeping with CFK’s ethos to empower self-sustaining development, the VBAs are happy to start making their uniforms. We have sent funds to purchase the materials to sew their red skirts and new black Mary tops.

Thank you to our wonderful donors and supporters for allowing this good work to continue 👏

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x40 solar lanterns are being purchased and will be on their way to our CFK VBAs asap. Thanks to our wonderful sponsors and donors!

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Finally! after 62 years in the making, BUKI BIGA KIRIWINA, A dictionary of the Kiriwina Language of Papua New Guinea, has been published.

With a glorious printed hardcover and gold embossed text, this 1000-page dictionary is a triumph of multiple wills and determination.

This dictionary has been the direct result of the help and encouragement of Rev Dr Ralph’s Papuan and Australian friends. Ralph acknowledged the support of many contributors in the dictionary, and this hardcover version has been produced just in time for us all to celebrate Ralph and Margaret’s contributions to Kiriwina, the place they called home. Thank you to all our sponsors and donors.

Only 2 more nights of sleep until we leave for our beloved Kiriwina to see our wonderful friends after 3.5 years of COVID absence. Getting excited 🙂

For more information, please email info@caringforkiriwina.org.au

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