Send Vinna to School

Two years ago, with your help, Vinna arrived in NZ, broken, sick and in pain, but with the hope of recovery, thanks to you and all her wonderful sponsors.

Today, she is ready to return home to Vanuatu. She is bright, bubbly, and pain free.

Over the last two years she has had at least three surgeries, a bone graft, a leg halo, and a plate fitted to hold the bones together that were once severely broken and infected. During this time of healing, she has been going to school and has learned English, and how to read, write, and do maths. She absolutely loves swimming and has been treated to many wonderful experiences including going to the snow, the zoo, Hobbiton and Rainbow Springs. She has become very much part of Marg and Brunos family and knows what it means to be loved and valued for the fun little girl she is.

I have seen her grow in confidence and ability. Her future is bright thanks to the investment you have made.

Now we hope to support her to continue to thrive. When she returns to Vanuatu, she is no longer the little Tannese village girl she once was. She is an experienced traveler, with lots still to learn and offer. She is keen to remain in Port Vila and go to an English speaking school and continue her studies.

We have identified another loving host family, Roger and Cindy, who have 3 ni van children and a school right in their backyard. The school has a NZ teacher and, at this stage, offers level 1 – 4 education (which is exactly Vinnas range). It offers an intimate and attentive learning environment with curriculum and activities Vinna will know and be comfortable with. It is also just a 3min walk down the road to Marine Reaches Family Care Center and the wonderful nurses and team who originally cared for Vinna when she was first found on Tanna.

To allow Vinna to board, attend school and return to her family on Tanna in the school holidays we need to fundraise at least $5,000/year. We will appreciate both one off donations as well as annual pledges. Your contribution would be greatly appreciated!

As before, I will continue to include you in Vinna’s journey, as this now healthy young woman settles in back home and starts to experience all the doors of opportunity now open to her.