Children on mission to help children

 THE Kamaru International school in Buka has initiated the idea of “children helping children” during disasters.

It follows the pouring of ash from the Mt Bagana volcano last month affecting families in Wakovi.

Students from Kamarau, an international education agency, contributed items to help children affected by the disaster.

The people in Wakovi were relocated to Gotana village.

School principal Yaking Haii could not give details of the items donated. 

Mt Bagana, situated at the contour of the Emperor and Crown Prince Ranges south-west of Wakunai in Arawa, erupted on August 10 affecting 156 people from 32 families.

AROB disaster committee director Franklyn Lacey could not be reached for comment.

Red Cross disaster officer Aidah Kenneth said charity agencies and non-government organisations donated tarpaulins and rations.

They are still awaiting a response to a submission sent to the National Disaster Office in Port Moresby.

Kenneth said AROB government sent a team to assess the situation on August 13 resulting in the relocation of the victims.