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About Us

BUCKETS OF LOVE & MORE

Bucket of Love

On Valentine's Day 2015, I found myself in my office, scrolling through countless Valentine's Day posts by friends on Facebook when I received a message from a man named Shaun, who worked at Brisbane Boys Grammar School near my office. I had initially reached out to the school for work-related matters, but the managers hadn't responded. Surprisingly, Shaun got in touch via Facebook, not about work, but to inform me about stacks of old chlorine buckets the school had. Typically, these buckets were discarded, but Shaun couldn't bear to waste them. He noticed my photography page featured Papua New Guinea and reached out to me.

In a twist of fate, I visited Boys Grammar School the next day to see the buckets. Upon seeing the 100 buckets stacked together, I realized they were perfect for the remote villages in PNG. That moment sparked the idea for "The Bucket of Love." A humble bucket has a plethora of benefits and uses for a villager in Papua new Guinea and will continue to be used for many more years to come.

The journey began with a simple belief: helping others doesn't always have to be complicated. Changing even one life is a significant achievement in itself. I registered the business name, created a logo, and a Facebook page. I reached out to friends for various items to fill the buckets, including medical supplies, clothing, educational materials, sports equipment, and health items. Our first shipment, a truckload of essentials, was delivered to Kimbe and distributed to the remote areas of West New Britain.

With the inception of Zambilla & Co, my intention was always allow the two to help hand in hand as a means to raise funds for shipping costs and essential items for schools and hospitals. Through Zambilla, I've been able to allocate funds for purchasing educational materials, health supplies, sports equipment, gardening tools, and more.

We are constantly seeking to forge new relationships with organizations and groups. If you believe your school or organization can contribute, please don't hesitate to get in touch today. Follow our social media pages for regular updates on our initiatives and progress.

Together, we can make a difference, one bucket at a time.

Tiana Reimann

Founder, Bucket of Love

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What We Donate

BUCKETS

We obtain our buckets from schools in the Brisbane area equipped with pools. Typically, these chlorine buckets are discarded at landfills. However, we redirect them towards a more meaningful purpose, extending their lifespan for several more years in the remote villages of West New Britain!

HEALTHCARE

In these isolated villages, access to basic health facilities is scarce. To address this need, we provide a variety of essential first aid supplies, including items such as Panadol, antibiotics, and bandages, to their local Aid posts. Please read the list below for recommended items that can make a significant difference in their healthcare provisions.

Education PNG

EDUCATION

Remote schools often suffer from a lack of government funding, leaving most children without access to basic educational resources like desks, paper, pens, or books. Witnessing the joy on their faces when they receive their own book is a heartwarming experience that stays with us forever.

SPORT EQUIPMENT

An excellent way to get children involved with teamwork and each other is through sport. Anything from balls, cricket sets, uniforms and equipment are perfect! Do you know an organisation that can donate their old equipment?

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UNIFORMS

Each year, sporting clubs, schools, and universities discard their uniforms. We believe in giving these uniforms a second chance by donating them to remote villagers. These uniforms serve multiple purposes, being used both in sport competitions and as everyday clothing, providing practical and meaningful support to these communities.

SOLAR LIGHTING

Most of the population in Papua New Guinea live without electricity. Solar electricity provides a household with many benefits. A single light can help students to study at night, provide safety, provide light at night and charge electronics.

WHEELCHAIRS

Papua New Guineans face huge issues with diabetes and as a result many become amputees. Wheelchairs, crutches and artificial limbs are scarce and expenseive. Donate your equipment today to give someone a better quality life.

JEWELLERY TOOLS

We love to assist the locals with their business ventures. Most island communities make jewellery and require hand drills, pliers, wires and more. We love donating these tools to help them continue to make the income they require for their families.

GARDENING TOOLS

Gardening holds significant importance in the villagers' daily lives. Offering gardening tools enhances their productivity, enabling them to cultivate produce more efficiently and in a shorter timeframe.

Their Stories, Our Mission

MAMA'S FOUNDATION INC

MERI SEIF HAUS (WOMENS SAFE HOUSE)

KIMBE, WEST NEW BRITAIN, PAPUA NEW GUINEA

Roselyne Akua, based in Kimbe, Papua New Guinea, operates MERI SEIF HAUS, one of the very few safe houses for women in the country. She offers a secure refuge and a place of rehabilitation for families dealing with domestic violence and other challenges. Roselyne has dedicated a significant amount of her time and resources to help others, and she urgently needs our support. In collaboration with the Bucket of Love Foundation, we have initiated a MYCAUSE account to raise $3000. These funds will enable her small team to continue their vital work, providing essential services such as food, counseling, mentoring, accommodation, and skills training to the women and families seeking refuge. We urge you to read about her mission and contribute generously to assist those in need. Your donation can make a meaningful difference in the lives of those facing difficult circumstances.

THE MERI SEIF HAUS (MSH) PROVIDES:
• Domestic Violence Survivors Care
• Counselling and Family Support Services and
• Rehabilitation for women and young girls

WHO IS MSH?
Roselyn Akua MAMA'S Foundation Inc is a non-government organization founded in 2014 that operates the Meri Seif Haus and provides accommodation, counselling, care and support services for women and young girls who are subjects of domestic violence.

WHAT MSH DO:
1. Promote and advocate the Rights of Children
2. Provide temporary accommodation for women and young girls who have been subjected to Domestic Violence, Rape, Sorcery allegations and Child Abuse
3. We provide family planning and counselling
4. HIV/AIDS Advocacy, awareness's, trainings and Voluntary Counselling and Testing
5. Care and Support services for people living with HIV/AIDS.
6. Promote Gender Equality, awareness's and Trainings
7. Promote Small Medium Enterprises through mentoring, workshops and trainings

THE MSH VISION
To have a society where women, girls, men, and boys are free to make informed choices in whatever to do, as a result leading a healthy well-being.

THE MSH MISSION
To provide a pathway for women and young girls to be educated to be able to make an informed decision in the way they live. OUR GOAL To make our community in Kimbe and West New Britain accept that women and girls have the same right to equality, respect and dignity.

Meri Seif Haus - Bucket of Love

Meri Seif Haus - Bucket of Love

Meri Seif Haus - Bucket of Love

Meri Seif Haus - Bucket of Love

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