The Nabanga Pikinini projects (All books, games and the map were distributed to the pre-primary and primary schools throughout Vanuatu.) 2007 The first six Nabanga Pikinini books for children were produced. These books were described by Lonely Planet as “gorgeous”, and not to be missed: Rowan McKinnon South Pacific (4th Ed, Lonely Planet Publications, 2009), p 560. 2009 Nabanga Pikinini Book 1, a 76 page collection of twenty two custom stories, was published in English and French. 2012 Nabanga Pikinini book 1 was translated into Japanese by Seiichi Naka. 2012/2013 Nabanga Pikinini book 1 was translated into Bislama for the first time. 2013/2014 Nabanga Pikinini book 2, a collection of sixteen custom stories was published in Bislama, English and French. 2013/2014 A Map of Vanuatu was compiled 2015 Two sets of games were produced - Mekem Vilij (Build a Village) and Dominos. 2015/2016 5 small books and games were produced for the pre-schools. 2017 Nasi and friends go to the 2017 Pacific Mini Games - a story book written by Pauline Grindley for the 2017 Pacific Mini Games held in Vanuatu. 2020 Agamali - a book of sand drawings and custom stories from North Pentecost. This was the first book to be translated into Hano, the language of the Raga people, since the bible was translated before independence. |
Nabanga Pikinini, through sales of their books and kind donations, has funded the following projects:-
2011
Nabanga Pikinini funded Aneil Naro and her aunt to fly from their island of Vao (off NE Malakula) to Luganville, Santo. Aneil was born blind. At the age of 3 Aneil underwent a successful operation to remove the cateracts from both eyes. The Fred Hollows Foundation funded the operation. Dr Jonathan, the head of Vanuatu's eye clinic, preformed the successful operation.
2015
Cyclone Pam devastated parts of Vanuatu, Nabanga Pikinini donated 100,000 vatu to the cyclone Pam relief.
Nabanga Pikinini scholarship for 1st, 2nd and 3rd year Vanuatu Institute of Teachers Education (VITE) students
2015
Nabanga Pikinini scholarship for 1st, 2nd and 3rd year Vanuatu Institute of Teachers Education (VITE) students was held for the first time.
2016, 2017 and 2018
Nabanga Pikinini scholarship for 2nd and 3rd year VITE students was held each year. The John Bent memorial fund joined the Nabanga Pikinini fund and the scholarship was renamed the John Bent Memorial Fund and the Nabanga Pikinini scholarship.
2019-2021 No scholarships were awarded due to the college upgrading to a degree course and Covid closure.
2022
Nine scholarships of 50,000vt each were awarded to 2nd year students.
2011
Nabanga Pikinini funded Aneil Naro and her aunt to fly from their island of Vao (off NE Malakula) to Luganville, Santo. Aneil was born blind. At the age of 3 Aneil underwent a successful operation to remove the cateracts from both eyes. The Fred Hollows Foundation funded the operation. Dr Jonathan, the head of Vanuatu's eye clinic, preformed the successful operation.
2015
Cyclone Pam devastated parts of Vanuatu, Nabanga Pikinini donated 100,000 vatu to the cyclone Pam relief.
Nabanga Pikinini scholarship for 1st, 2nd and 3rd year Vanuatu Institute of Teachers Education (VITE) students
2015
Nabanga Pikinini scholarship for 1st, 2nd and 3rd year Vanuatu Institute of Teachers Education (VITE) students was held for the first time.
2016, 2017 and 2018
Nabanga Pikinini scholarship for 2nd and 3rd year VITE students was held each year. The John Bent memorial fund joined the Nabanga Pikinini fund and the scholarship was renamed the John Bent Memorial Fund and the Nabanga Pikinini scholarship.
2019-2021 No scholarships were awarded due to the college upgrading to a degree course and Covid closure.
2022
Nine scholarships of 50,000vt each were awarded to 2nd year students.
Nabanga Pikinini book projects have been funded and supported by:
2007 The first 6 Nabanga Pikinini books
Funded by European Union under the Non State Actors Program; Kiwanis International; Australian High Commission
Direct Aid Program and
supported by Alliance francaise Port Vila; Vanuatu Post; Friends of the Museum and the Vanuatu Cultural Center.
2009 Nabanga Pikinini book 1
Funded by Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany Canberra, Kiwanis International and
supported by Vanuatu Post; Friends of the Museum and the Vanuatu Cultural Centre.
2012/13 Nabanga Pikinini book 2 was written and published, Nabanga Pikinini book 1 was translated into Bislama
Funded by The Christensen Fund; Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany Canberra; Kiwanis International and
supported by Alliance francaise Port Vila; Vanuatu Post; Friends of the Museum and The Vanuatu Cultural Centre.
2012/13 The map of Vanuatu
Funded by The Christensen Fund; Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany Canberra; Kiwanis International and
supported by Vanuatu Post; Friends of the Museum and The Vanuatu Cultural Centre.
2015 Two Games
Funded by GEF; Kiwanis International and
supported by Vanuatu Post; Friends of the Museum and The Vanuatu Cultural Centre.
2015/16 5 readers and various games
Funded by Rotary Club Kobe in Japan
2017 Nasi and friends go to the 2017 Pacific Mini Games. A small story book produced for the Pacific Mini Games held in Vanuatu.
Funded by Digicel, Azure Vanuatu, The Vanuatu Government and others
2020 Agamali
Funded by The Christensen Fund; Kiwanis International - Port Vila
2007 The first 6 Nabanga Pikinini books
Funded by European Union under the Non State Actors Program; Kiwanis International; Australian High Commission
Direct Aid Program and
supported by Alliance francaise Port Vila; Vanuatu Post; Friends of the Museum and the Vanuatu Cultural Center.
2009 Nabanga Pikinini book 1
Funded by Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany Canberra, Kiwanis International and
supported by Vanuatu Post; Friends of the Museum and the Vanuatu Cultural Centre.
2012/13 Nabanga Pikinini book 2 was written and published, Nabanga Pikinini book 1 was translated into Bislama
Funded by The Christensen Fund; Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany Canberra; Kiwanis International and
supported by Alliance francaise Port Vila; Vanuatu Post; Friends of the Museum and The Vanuatu Cultural Centre.
2012/13 The map of Vanuatu
Funded by The Christensen Fund; Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany Canberra; Kiwanis International and
supported by Vanuatu Post; Friends of the Museum and The Vanuatu Cultural Centre.
2015 Two Games
Funded by GEF; Kiwanis International and
supported by Vanuatu Post; Friends of the Museum and The Vanuatu Cultural Centre.
2015/16 5 readers and various games
Funded by Rotary Club Kobe in Japan
2017 Nasi and friends go to the 2017 Pacific Mini Games. A small story book produced for the Pacific Mini Games held in Vanuatu.
Funded by Digicel, Azure Vanuatu, The Vanuatu Government and others
2020 Agamali
Funded by The Christensen Fund; Kiwanis International - Port Vila
All illustrations, stories and photographs are © Pauline Grindley and the Vanuatu Cultural Centre 2014.
Any unauthorised copying, editing or exhibition is strictly forbidden |