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…
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…