With a little help from my friends
| Who would have thought | During another Lav Kokonas initiated project, I met a man who “got” what I was doing with the Mamma’s Laef project. He wanted to help in some way so I could achieve some of…
Mango Chutney – Vanuatu Style
| As the bus drove from the airport into Port Vila, along the way we passed numerous Mango trees, heavily laden with fruit. Very similar to my June visit, when pawpaw were everywhere (and we made Pawpaw relish). Mango Chutney was added to the "to do list" during…
10 more girls to receive kits
Thanks to the beautiful donors of the 10 Washable Sanitary Pad kits, which were sponsored during my 12 Days of Christmas. Small gifts of love, have been sent to the donors I could identify (some were anonymous) Thanks for providing gifts to our…
CLOSED for orders 13 to 22 December
I'll be away, so can't attend to orders made via the website during the period 13th to 21st December 2016. Orders placed during that time, will be actioned on 23rd December. Thanks Mi lukim yu Belinda
A chance meeting with a student led to
A student created movie and advertising flyer I was returning to Port Vila with the Mammas Laef team, after they had delivered their first education programme and provided 80+ girls with washable sanitary pad kits. We diverted our route, to…
How to change the world …
One random act of kindness at a time In September this year, the Mamma's Laef team met with Pauline Grindley from the Nabanga Pikinini Trust. Pauline presented to Mammas Laef, funds on behalf of the John Bent Memorial Fund but also gave Mary…
12 day of Christmas
'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…
Add this Vanuatu beach to your bucket list
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…
Shhhh, don’t talk about your period
. 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 for patients in Vanuatu
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…