WE HAVE OVERCOME THE IMPOSSIBLE: YWAM ---------------------------------------------------------------- By Sally Pokiton Dec 5, 2014. PNG Loop The Youth with a Mission (YWAM) medical team had much to celebrate about yesterday when it finalized the purchase of the new training and Medical Ship, the MV Ammari. The new ship which they have been using on a lease arrangement after part payment replaces the retired MV Pacific link which had been operating in the southern region of Papua New Guinea since 2010. MV Ammari will increase YWAM’s service capacity by more than 500 percent accessing more villages for longer periods than the usual two weeks clinical outreach as it can carry more medical volunteers. The new ship contains an operating theatre, a dental clinic, an outpatient medical and surgical clinic, a laboratory, lecture room, full optometry service capacity, more storage for medical supplies and more space to transport smaller boats which the medical teams can use to different locations at one time. The vessel docked in Townsville’s Marine Precinct yesterday morning visiting eight ports along the Australian coast including Cairns, Townsville, Mackay, Gladstone, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Newcastle and Sydney. This journey is to raise public awareness and funds to complete its ‘Overcoming the Impossible’ campaign. “We are delighted to announce the impossible has truly been overcome with this historic achievement to strengthen our relationship with our nearest neighbour,” YWAM Medical Ship Australia’s Managing Director Ken Mulligan said. “There have been thousands of people that have contributed to the acquisition of the MV Ammari both in Australia and PNG and it has truly been a collaborative effort, we are so, so grateful for each and every person that has given to this cause,” Mulligan said. ‘Overcoming the Impossible’ fundraising campaign kicked off in July this year with the goal of raising 6.5 million Australian dollars (K14.4 million). The efforts were to purchase MV Ammari, recruit volunteers, collect medical supplies and equipment raise awareness about PNG’s critical health concerns. The biggest contribution was received in PNG two weeks ago at a fundraising dinner in Port Moresby where 2.8 million Australian dollar (K6.19 million) was received in pledges and cash from national and provincial governments, and corporate donours. YWAM MSA’s PNG Patron and former PNG Prime Minister Sir Rabbie Namaliu said the acquisition of MV Ammari will help thousands of people in rural and remote areas to receive health care and training services. “I am immensely proud of our organization – its philosophy and its people. The impact of this work is immense as we have served to help bridge a critical gap in basic rural health services,” Sir Rabbie said. The MV Ammari will commence renovations early next year before making its maiden voyage to PNG. - See more at: pngloop/2014/12/05/overcome-impossible-ywam/#sthash.lqTOzR2m.dpuf
Posted on: Fri, 05 Dec 2014 07:23:37 +0000
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