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Mahitahi at Parachute 2010
Mahitahi was there, at Parachute 2010 along with Caritas Aotearoa, CWS (Christian World Service) and A Rocha (a Christian Conservation organisation). Our combined stall in the Global Expo tent was well received, lots of visitors, lots of interest. Mahitahi createed a Pacific entrance, from which visitors were led on to a puzzle focussing on the MDG's (Millennium Development Goals) a mine field (developing awarenss on the cluster bomb and land mine issues) a Challenge well, and a Thank You wall before departing through a rainbow which gave them the promise of hope for the future.
Thanks to returend volunteers and Catholic Youth of Palmerston Nort Diocese who helped set it up and staff it. Pictures follow. Read more...

PNG Field Trip Report 2009
Read about Christina's recent field trip to PNG and the exciting projects that lay ahead... Read more...

Solomon Islands Field trip Report
Read the Solomon Islands Field trip June 2009:

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2008 Annual Report
The 2008 Annual Report can be downloaded in PDF format by clicking the "Read more" link below. Read more...

2008 Project Summary
A table summarising 2008 projects is now available in PDF format by clicking the "Read more" link below. Read more...

 
Vacancies
A Farm Manager is required for a new farm project, Emmaus Farm, which trains young farm cadets in basic agriculture, composting and farm forestry (Eaglewood and Black Palm). The project partners, the Diocese of Kiunga are asking for a two year commitment, but will accept one year, keeping open the possibility of extending. Couples will be considered.
  


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Catholic Overseas Volunteers

Palm trees at sunsetDo you ever spend time deciding where to go on holiday? Overseas volunteering is a rewarding and enjoyable experience, and we usually have both short and longer term positions available.

If you're interested in donating as little as 3 weeks of your expertise, please browse through our current positions, check out our most common requirements or contact us for more information.

 
About Mahitahi

Mahitahi is the official Catholic overseas volunteer sending agency, which seeks New Zealanders to enter into project partnerships with the communities of Oceania through the sharing of their gifts and skills. We will seek to recruit people with the appropriate expertise to work in jobs and projects alongside Pacific Island Partners, to assist them as they journey to achieving their goals. Read more...

 
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