Monday, March 19, 2012

Smiles for Madagascar project UPDATE


Kids of Madagascar

say : "Misaotra "

(thankyou in Malagasy)

The difference your

donations have

made so far ...


Some things are improving at the orphanage and we are

so happy about that. They are very deserving people and,we are pleased to assist when it is so appreciated

and well-used.

Here are the projects that have been

completed in the last two months:

There is a new vegetable garden going in beside the house

which will provide the orphanage with fresh, nutritious

vegetables.

They have started a chicken rearing program which is

extremely successful so far and which they will grow

incrementally over the next year. They are hoping that the

proceeds from that will allow them eventually to move on to

another animal project like a cow for milk

They have planted 170 trees – 100 fruit and 70 mulberry. The

fruit trees are intended for consumption and sale if there is

surplus. The mulberry trees will provide the orphanage with a

new means of income when they mature in five years. They

will feed caterpillars that will produce silk.

They will be planting moringa trees (about 50) and doing a trial

planting of papaya and banana to see how they grow at that

altitude.

Our two latest volunteers have painted the interior walls with some

cheerful drawings of flowers, a globe, stars, a monkey, etc. It really

cheers up the rooms and everyone had a great time with the

project.


Nevo (age 14 or 15) has polio and we are hoping

to find some resources to assist with muscle

development and strength exercises as well as

tutoring, for he has a very bright mind and has to

be bored to death sitting all day.

Old bed for 6 kids


Delivering foam for the pillows and blankets for the new beds

Road to the orphanage


New beds and bedding!!

Thankyou


They have planted 170 trees – 100 fruit and 70 mulberry. The

fruit trees are intended for consumption and sale if there is

surplus. The mulberry trees will provide the orphanage with a

new means of income when they mature in five years. They

will feed caterpillars that will produce silk.

They will be planting moringa trees (about 50) and doing a trial

planting of papaya and banana to see how they grow at that

altitude.

Our two latest volunteers have painted the interior walls with some

cheerful drawings of flowers, a globe, stars, a monkey, etc. It really

cheers up the rooms and everyone had a great time with the

project.

We have purchased and just yesterday began delivering and

assembling new beds which we are outfitting with bedding,

blankets and pillows. There will be places enough for 21 when they

are all delivered. These beds are all on the lower level at this time,

and we expect to be able to move them upstairs when that area is

ready for residents.

We are in the middle of doing a well analysis and will have the

results hopefully very soon. The well occasionally is running low

and they must wait for water to return to higher level or use the

water from down the road. So we will try to alleviate that issue if we

can afford to do it. We need funds for this project...aprox $1500

For the orphanage, the top floor is the next focus. The estimates to do

this are not bad about $3000. The main issue with the upstairs is that

the cross beams are too far apart and we are worried that they will not

support any weight, so the upper floor needs reinforcement first.

Again, all of us thank you for your support and care. It is so nice to

have help, as we are such a small program. It is greatly appreciated!



Tuesday, December 14, 2010

hohoho santa stop..goldfishtoys BERRY


Santa is sure to stop by goldfish Toyshop to pick up bags of gorgeous toys for all those lovely girls and boys. The shop is bursting with handmade wooden toys, beautiful dolls, playtents , puppets, craft sets, play animals, games, puzzles science stuff, books, and so many more toys..Kiran (window dresser extrodinaire) and I, just love to stand outside and look at the beautiful window displays..and even though we both work there..it feels soooo special!!!!
Here's a photo of our latest window....

Tuesday, August 17, 2010

These happy frilly pants were also very popular..great for summer!! Hand printed and handmade by happy ladies in Bali.....their ethical standing makes them even happier!! 100% cotton





HAPPY DRESSES!!!! This small but very cute collection was very well received in Melbourne!! I can just see all those pretty little girls running around this summer in these lovely fresh coton dresses...it makes me happy!!!

Melbourne gift fair August 2010




Yeah..another fair, lots of new customers..all who walked away with a smile on their face!! Our stand looked lovely..pinky on one side and just simply coourful and happy everywhere else!! Tents were very popular, as where the Happy dresses and cute ballet pants! Now its on to packing up all the goodies and sending them to the stores so they can make their customers happy too!!!

Monday, May 31, 2010






What a funny little owl!!! Our new Owl mobile really has attitude..with a cheeky look on his face and sitting all proud on his little branch!!!! This is a new style of mobile I tried last year and it really has turned out lovely!! I included some freinds for Mr Owl..a spotty dear, cheeky squirrel, a bunny and a funny blue bird...such a happy bunch!! We also developed a matching pair of bookends to compliment the owl story..cute or what???
www.goldfishgifts.com.au

Sunday, May 30, 2010


























These amazing toys are from Rubbabu in India..made from 100% super safe rubber and
non toxic cellulose flocking..they are so soft and squidgy..children love them.
My favourites are the magnetic letters and numbers so children can feel and handle these letters at an early age..a great aide in introducing children to the world of literacy and numeracy.
The magnets are embedded in the rubber and 100%safe .
The range also includes a great game of Tic Tac Toe..with large pieces in bright yellow..so they are easily distinguished and recognized.
The mini animal wheelies are also soething special..animal figures with wheels so you can push them around...and so squishy!!!!!
These toys are so colourful, so soft so tactile..they are soooooo good..you will be hooked!!
www.goldfishgifts.com.au







Saturday, May 29, 2010

Mattys have finally arrived!!!!



I was so happy to finally unpack the lovely Matryoshka dolls...Gusti and his team did a beautiful job!!! These lovely dolls are aprox 40cm with a print on the front and contarasting batik fabric on the back.
The little ones are great for babies and are only12cm tall and sooo soft!!
I hope you like them as much as we do!!
 
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