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Hua Van Phu now generates three times more income for his family thanks to switching to growing canna, a starchy grain taken from underground stems, with support from ChildFund.
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Kiribati with its rising sea water, periods of drought and sporadic rains, is the face of climate change in the Pacific. Accessing clean, safe water is a daily challenge for children and families living there as Kiribati as shallow groundwater that is contaminated with sea water, rubbish and other waste is the main water source there.
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Feeding her family a balanced diet is important to Kiribati mother of four Titaa but unfortunately it's not always been easy for her to do.
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Four years ago, Gilo’s future was not looking good. She was severely malnourished following a long drought in the eastern area of Kenya where she lives. But now the 6 year old's health has improved, she is getting the food she needs to grow well, and she is attending school.
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Meet David Kakiakia, ChildFund Kiribati's programme director! He works with communities in Kiribati to improves access to safe drinking water, better nutrition and learning opportunities.
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We asked and you responded. Generous and caring ChildFund New Zealand supporters have raised $237,000 to provide humanitarian aid to children, women and families displaced following the Russian invasion of Ukraine on 24 February 2022.
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Here's a six month update on what's happening in Betio, Kiribati with thanks to support from the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade along with generous Kiwi supporters.
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Meet Selima, a youth program manager from ChildFund Kiribati who is also an accomplished table tennis player and says the life-skills she has learned through taking part in the sport, including teamwork, patience, discipline, and hard work, help in her work now.
Teaumai Tebuaua learnt her traditional mat weaving skills as a teenager and today she is well-known in Kiribati for her craft. The 60-year-old is now putting her skills to use in ChildFund's new youth skills programme teaching young people traditional mat weaving.
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Meet ChildFund Kiribati's Country Director, Teima Onorio. Not only does she lead the ChildFund team in the delivery of local programmes, but she is a busy mum, wife and community member.
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