VANUATU DISASTER APPEAL: CYCLE 4 CYCLONE RELIEF
Update
26 May 2023
INSTALLATION DAY
Yesterday, 25 May was Installation Day. The large solar panel, charging points and power point was installed at the Mamma's house.
The remainder of the money will be used for a couple more street lights and for books and stationery for the village primary school.
Thanks you all for making this happen.
Update
15 May 2023
ASSESSING THE MAMMAS' HOUSE
Charlie from Savvy Solar visited Mele village today. He looked through the Mammas' house (see image) and made an assessment about the positioning of the solar panel, the charging posts and the power points. It is hoped that these commodities will potentially provide women further opportunities to connect with others and raise funds by creating artifacts and garmets to sell. Thanks all you donated to the cause.
Update
07 May 2023
PREPARATIONS FOR SOLAR THE MAMMA'S HOUSE.
Late last week, Silva (left) from Mele village bought the solar power/panel, inverter, charging points and power points from Charlie (right) from Savvy Solar. The installation will happen soon.
Update
30 Apr 2023
THE DAILY POST FEATURES AN ARTICLE ABOUT THE CAUSE.
Information about our cause: Vanuatu Disaster Appeal featured in the weekend issue.
Good to read that the journalist also connected with Council Member of Mele, Tony Sope who thanked everyone for the support.
Update
29 Apr 2023
POWER FOR THE MAMAS MEETING PLACE
Savvy Solar have given us a quote for a panel, some lights and charging points. We also hope to add a power point as well.
Mary from the village let us know that generally the women get together at the Mamas meeting place to chat, create and host dignitaries.
Having power will enable the women to sew and create crafts at any time. This will provide additional earning opportunities.
Update
27 Apr 2023
PHASE TWO OF SOLAR LIGHT INSTALLATION
While members of the village installed solar lights along some of the smaller side streets of Mele many younger villagers inspected their work.
Update
26 Apr 2023
INTERVIEWED BY THE DAILY POST
Today Kelly and I were interviewed by Doddy Morris, A junior journalist for the DAILY POST.
The Daily Post is Vanuatu’s daily printed newspaper.
Doddy was interested to hear about our fundraising and our cause. After our interview he was heading of to Mele village to interview some villagers about the benefits of having the solar lights and panels.
Thanks Doddy for your interest in our cause.
We look forward to reading Doddy’s article in the near future
Update
24 Apr 2023
MEET MARY..
Mary is one of the spokeswomen I met during my visit to Mele village.
She is a well respected member of the community.
Mary spoke with me and Kelly about the solar lights that were installed. She said the women now would feel more comfortable and safe to walk around the village streets at night as in the past the women and children stayed indoors after dark.
Thanks to all who contributed. Your donations have made a difference to the lives of women and children.
Update
23 Apr 2023
THANKFUL
Today Kelly and I visited Mele village. We caught up with the guys who installed the solar lights on Main Street and some of the side streets. It felt good to personally meet these guys and thank them for their efforts.
Update
21 Apr 2023
INSTALLATION DAY.
A number of villagers from Mele Installed 7 solar lights today in the Main Street of Mele.
Some families came out to see what was happening and were very thankful.
Tonight the lights’ intensity will be checked and finer adjustments will be made.
The second phase of lights will be erected in the side streets making it safer for all.
Thanks all donors for making this happen!
DONATIONS48
University Senior College
Tue, 11 Apr 2023
$ 1100
Fundraising by staff and students from University Senior College
Fundraising by staff and students from University Senior College
$ 1100
Claire and Ray
Mon, 10 Apr 2023
$ 50
Great work Kelly! All the best!
Great work Kelly! All the best!
$ 50
Amy Lovett
Mon, 10 Apr 2023
$ 50
Well Done Nadia!! What a wonderful cause x
Well Done Nadia!! What a wonderful cause x
$ 50