There’s a small Special School in Madang PNG whose object is to train their students in basic life skills which will enable them to survive in their challenging village conditions. Principal, Berenice, and all teachers are fluent in sign language; Des is legally blind and we’re trying to source some books in braille and other… More A Very Special School with Very Special Teachers

Many mothers and babies were dying during childbirth. So Theresa volunteered to travel to the big town to be trained as a Village Birthing Assistant. She returned to her village proudly carrying her Certificate of Achievement and ready to help her people. But nothing had prepared her for the night ahead

Approx 85% of people in PNG live on their ancestral land with an acute lack of facilities as are available to people in developed countries.   When in labour, the mother has 3 options; a;   To travel into town on the PMV [People Moving Vehicle] which operates mostly once in the morning and again once in… More Why Do Mothers Need a Birthing Bundle?

In PNG, each pregnant mother will be given a Birthing Bundle to assist with her delivery.   This Bundle contains; 1;   A Birthing Kit  [plastic, string, razor blade, gloves, soap] 2;   Pieces of toweling cut and sewn for a nappy and washers [made from used bath towels]. 3;   3 x cotton wraps [cut from used bed… More What is a Birthing Bundle?

In order to curb the mortality rate of one-in-twenty-eight mothers or babies dying during childbirth in PNG, an Australian Gynae/Obstetrician designed the “Birthing Kit” consisting of:- A;   Large piece of plastic;   To provide a clean surface on which the mother will lie to give birth. B;   2 x pieces cotton string;   To tie the umbilical… More What is a Birthing Kit?