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Only Woman MP in Vanuatu
The Honourable Eta Rory is the only woman MP out of fifty-two MP's in the Vanuatu Parlimament.
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"On behalf of the Government of the Republic of Vanuatu, I want to thank the aid donors and all people from other countries. In particular I want to thank Rick and Wendy for their efforts in helping our country with funds to assist in education projects. We sincerely thank them for their support and look forward to many students being helped. It is such a tragedy when students have to drop out of high school simply because they lack the funds to pay the school fees. We wish Rick and Wendy all the very best in their venture." The Honourable Eta Rory, Member for Malekula Constitutency |
Here's what some supporters of YouMe Support Foundation are saying:
Hi Wendy and Rick, We Sponsored a Student because my partner and I stayed with you a couple of years ago at Seachange Lodge and we have wonderful memories of our trip, particularly the tranquility and beauty of the resort. You have such a great place there! We loved you as our hosts and when we saw this project we couldn't get involved quick enough. Good luck with it. Absolutely thrilled to see the first student in the program. We are really looking forward to coming back again to the best kept secret in the South Pacific. Kari Arbouin and Mike Kingsford |
We Sponsored a Student because we really want to help the kids of Vanuatu. We have travelled world-wide, yet the two weeks we spent lazying in the Waterside Chalet, was the best holiday we have ever had. Coming back for some more. We've known Rick and Wendy for many years now. They're a really great couple. Praying for their success. Kenn and Lee Bacon |
Here are some more comments from people who have joined us in this exciting Project
"After spending two weeks holidaying in Vanuatu in 2007 I was moved immensely by the lack of education opportunities for the children and the passion the adults we met had in providing education opportunities in sometimes the simplest and primitive way possible. Such as a simple straw hut for a kindergarten built by the chief in his small village on the island of Tanna. Coming from Australia where education is considered a right for all, I vowed then I would find some way to support these wonderful people bring education to their children. Serendipitously, we chanced upon Seachange Lodge at the end of our trip and met Rick and Wendy who, I was delighted to realise, were active in raising funds to educate children in other outer islands. Now, sponsoring a student means we have found a way to put our support into action too."
Val Gandossini
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"I sponsored a student because I value what you are doing. I am so impressed with your altruism and desire to make a positive difference to people through education. As a teacher librarian in a primary school with some significant social problems, I am part of this process everyday. We have a quote on our staff room wall which goes something along the lines of “Even on your worst day you are some child’s best hope”. I believe you are giving the best form of power and that is knowledge. I believe there is already a great deal of wisdom and knowledge in the ni-Vanuatu culture but recognize that young people will need to be able to move between cultures."
Chris Corey
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"Having become acquainted with Rick and Wendy during our two stays with them at Seachange Lodge in 2007 and seeing at first hand the sorting of materials to be sent to communities in the northern islands of Vanuatu we knew that any contribution we might make would be going to a good cause. We have seen for ourselves the lack of resources in the schools on the southern islands of Tanna and Futuna and know that the problem is a general one in Vanuatu, but especially in the outer islands. We would encourage anyone with an interest in helping children receive an education to back what Rick and Wendy are doing.
Allan and Karen Barclay
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"We all deserve to dream, and big dreams are more exciting than small dreams. My daughter and I sponsor a student whenever I have some spare cash. Thanks for the opportunity to help these kids."
Rory Cleveland
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"I am hoping that my contribution will assist the children to achieve a better education and give them a future. Education is so important."
Lyndy McCathie
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"Thank You all for your help. We look forward to meeting a lot more of caring people, in the coming year." Rick and Wendy
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