The head of a partner organisation in India reports that the province of Kerala in India is in crisis after recent flooding. The floods have had an impact from Kasaragod in the north to Thiruvananthapuram in the south. A red alert has been declared in all 14 districts. News reports indicate that 800,000 people have…
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On February 26, parts of PNG were impacted by a 7.6 magnitude earthquake that caused tragic loss of life and destruction of infrastructure, particularly around Komo, Tari, and Mendi. This project will enable us to consolidate and forward funding to key organisations that we know well, and who are involved in delivering critical help effectively…
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For over 15 years a group of Australian volunteers has been travelling to Africa to provide medical care to remote and isolated minority people groups. These volunteers have included Doctors, Nurses, Pharmacists, and Dentists, as well as non-medical personnel, who provide free basic medical treatment for those who do not have access to help or…
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This project serves mothers and babies in South East Asia where a member of a related organisation does training and education in maternal and infant health. Midwifery mentorship and upskilling Training for Village Birth Attendants Womens Health Education among minority ethnic groups Breastfeeding education and individual support for breastfeeding mothers Training on supporting survivors of…
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Cervical cancer is the number one cancer among females in Papua New Guinea. The project will provide gynacological screening and treatment which has not previously been available in and around the Aiyura valley of PNG, using existing staff at the SIL clinic at Ukarumpa. We expect to see a 50 percent reduction of cervical cancer in local…
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