SHaRM has now been working since March 2015 to benefit the children of Vanuatu after Cyclone Pam devastated many schools and homes. We have facilitated some amazing outcomes and are recognised locally for achievements. We continue to take a very collaborative approach to all activities and where possible partner with other groups, volunteer organisations, individuals, businesses or simply with the … [Read more...]
What’s Coming Up
SHaRM is always busy looking at new projects and we are focussing on the following project in 2020/2021 - a two classroom school building and a health clinic/dispensary on Maewo Island; and a project proposal to be formulated for a two classroom project on Pentecost Island. Byond Disaster Relief NZ and SHaRM Foundation have been working together on projects in Vanuatu since Cyclone PAM. We are … [Read more...]
Mammas Laef
This organisation is a micro enterprise situated in Pango, Vanuatu which makes reusable sanitary kits consisting of 2 shields and 8 liners for girls and women. Many girls do not have access to sanitary products are sent home from school when have their period and do not have the right protection. That’s the reality. If you don’t have money for sanitary products, then it can limit your … [Read more...]
Workshop Training with “Threads Across the Pacific” – ongoing
This is an ongoing project with the SHaRM Foundation working with New Zealand based Threads Across the Pacific team to deliver sewing workshops to women in Vanuatu. In November 2016, the first workshops were successfully held at Suango Mele Primary School with 20 mamas and unemployed girls from the area attending. A follow up tutorial was delivered to those mamas during Threads stay in Vila … [Read more...]