'tis the season for giving Yes, I know, the 12 Days of Christmas aren’t supposed to start on 1st December. My goal: To encourage sponsorships of washable sanitary pad kits. I figured a little enticement might work well. From 1st to…
Tourism downturn a positive time Cyclone Pam was the first issue to put an immediate stop on tourist numbers entering Vanuatu. Soon afterwards, runway issues at the international airport, created another barrier for inbound travellers. Air New Zealand, Virgin Australia, Qantas all…
. Awkward café conversations . “I think I need more than a cup of tea, I got my period this morning”. We were standing at the counter at a café. I was with a friend – she is of a similar age…
Patience is a virtue There were numerous delays. It is often the way when undertaking a trans-Pacific project. Miscommunication, island-time, confusion – whatever the reasons, I now have photographic evidence that equipment donated by the South Pacific Moana Hospital Trust has arrived at…
Anyone with me on this one? The journey to wellness can have it’s hiccups. I can attest to that. Salted Caramel can be hard to resist. I have started to wean myself (again) from refined sugar. No I am…
I think it must be my age - nearing 52. I’ve been having regular physio treatments from my physiotherapist, Jacqui Sinclair and attend her yoga classes, to try and alleviate some of the aches that I feel. I use turmeric when…
An easy way to support Mamma's Laef After much thought, consideration and advice taken from various people, I have gone ahead and created and had approved, a Give A Little page (NZ based) for those who want to "buy a kit"…
Rene Saama in North Efate (the main island of Vanuatu); is the village of a late friend of mine, Rene. We had become friends when Rene worked in New Zealand as part of the RSE scheme. We made simple jewellery together, with…
There was a surplus of $652 from the donations made for the shipment of the two containers to Vanuatu. With the permission of the donors, I took the funds to Vanuatu with me in September and gave to Julie from the…
Another trip into Vanuatu focussing mainly on Mamma's Laef washable sanitary pad production, delivery of kits and the provision of menstrual and reproductive health education. Chamber of Commerce Vanuatu generously allowed us to use their facility to comlete the…