This Mother’s Day, honour the woman who has shaped your life by uplifting another.
Your gift will provide dignity, education and empowerment to those who face immense challenges simply because of where they live.
This Mother’s Day, we’re proud to launch a special initiative as the Women of MAF.
In the remote communities of Papua New Guinea, access to basic menstrual products can mean the difference between staying in class or falling behind. When Siobhain Cole, living in Telefomin with her husband, MAF pilot Ryan Cole, saw this challenge firsthand, she took action.
Together with friends, she began distributing reusable menstrual kits and education to girls at the local high school—starting with Year 12 students and expanding to every girl and woman at the school. Each kit lasts up to three years and can save hundreds of dollars.
“We wanted to ease at least one burden,” Siobhain says. “The grade 12 girls, have big exams that shape their futures.”
The impact is real – girls are staying in class, gaining confidence, and looking ahead with hope.
Partnering with Days for Girls Australia, our goal is to distribute at least 500 kits each year. With your support, we can reach more women across PNG – empowering futures, one kit at a time.
And with each donation, you can choose to receive a beautifully designed card by Esther Brown Art to share with a woman in your life, celebrating her while changing someone else’s future.
“The greatest thing about this project is the independence and confidence it gives girls and women. We come from a culture where we take those things for granted, but here in PNG it’s such a gift for these ladies!” – Jen Kundig, MAF PNG
With a donation you can choose to receive a card to be gifted to a woman in your life.
These cards are a print production of artwork by Esther Brown Art, created especially for this initiative.
Inspired by the beauty of the natural world, Esther aims for her work to evoke a sense of wonder and respect for wildlife.
Esther and her family serve with MAF in the Arnhem Land program, where her husband Ben is the Country Director.
Your donation will fly reusable menstrual kits and provide
necessary training to women and girls in remote Papua New Guinea,
empowering them with confidence and hope.
MORE ABOUT THE INITIATIVE
This Mother’s Day initiative is the result of a beautiful collaboration between incredible women scattered across the Asia-Pacific region. From remote villages to busy cities, these women have come together—each bringing their unique gifts, creativity and heart—to make this initiative truly special. United by a shared purpose and a deep love for community, they are using their talents to bless and uplift others this Mother’s Day.
Originally from the UK, Siobhan now lives in Telefomin, PNG with her husband MAF Pilot Ryan.
Originally from Germany, Mandy is now the Communications Officer for MAF in PNG
The artist of the cards, Esther is currently living and serving with her husband Ben who is the Program Director of MAF in Arnhem Land.
Serve with MAF in the Sydney, Australia office and have a heart to empower women around the world.
an award-winning NGO dedicated to breaking the stigma around menstruation and improving health, education and livelihoods.
