Vanuatu

Our Australian office also administers our Kids to Kids Programme in Vanuatu, whereby school children in more priviledged countries like Australia personally donate educational materials and toys to children in countries less priviledged.

Our office in Australia is currently working with several Australian hospitals and medical suppliers to provide an ongoing source of much needed medical equipment, training and supplies.

During a recent visit by members of the Australian office of The Oneness-Heart-Tears and Smiles to Vanuatu 30 boxes of medical and dental supplies were donated, including desperately needed supplies of chloroquine, paracetamol and lignocaine.

Vanuatu is a Pacific nation of 83 islands and predominantly rural population of 195,500. Aside from tourism, the primary industry of Vanuatu is agriculture. Vanuatu has low literacy rates; fewer than 20 per cent of students receive secondary education. The country also suffers from a serious shortage of all types of qualified health personnel.