Organic * Vanuatu * Tranquillity Before I had even arrived, Janet Bunyan, the host and owner of Malowia Guesthouse in the village of Paunangisu – North Efate - had shown her attention to detail. I had intended to arrive well…
It’s a week since I arrived back in New Zealand from the Vanuatu “distribution / education” trip with the Mamma's Laef team. This was my 11th trip into Vanuatu and each time I learn something new about the culture, the…
I will be in Vanuatu working with the Mammas Laef Washable Sanitary Pad project for a couple of weeks. All orders placed during 5th to 23rd September will be actioned on my return. I appreciate your patience and support. Mi…
"When women get together in a group, it's immensely powerful". That is exactly what has happened here. Seven months of accepting donations of $20 per girl, we now have 116 girls sponsored to each receive a Mamma's Laef Washable Sanitary…
... with some heat get 50% off CERTIFIED organic stone ground chile and whole white peppercorns (the one that chef's love). Limited stocks available. Best before on these items - December 2016. Pop over to the shop to get your…
I’ve been a little bit quiet on these blogging pages, but not so in actual life. Upon my return to New Zealand from Vanuatu on 8th June, from another whirl-wind actioned packed 7 days, I hit the ground running to…
Rescued hospital gear heads to Vanuatu Thanks to the public of New Zealand, the NZ Defence Forces and of course the South Pacific Moana Hospital Trust we have two 20 foot shipping containers heading to Vanuatu in the next week. What…
Defined on google as: "altruistic concern for human welfare and advancement, usually manifested by donations of money, property, or work to needy persons, by endowment of institutions of learning and hospitals, and by generosity to other socially useful purposes." Recently someone referred to me as a philanthropist and I was a little embarrassed by that description. I had considered a philanthropist to be a title only bestowed on kind…
A quick note to say thanks to the 16 donors who have made this happen. For all the messages, emails, txt and advice from people all around New Zealand - your encouragement is appreciated. To receive from strangers, the confidence in my integrity that funds will go to where they…
Plane landed at 2.20 pm - first meeting booked for 3pm – not surprisingly, I was 30 minutes late; thankfully, the host wasn’t concerned. This set the scene for a busy 7 day visit to Port Vila in early June. As part…