About

Noda International Care Exchange (N.I.C.E) as Care Exchange began as a first aid and health promotion project in 2014 after a visit to Ambae Island where this concept was identified as important to the locals and developed alongside local health workers and village elders. In 2017 Care Exchange has grown into Noda International Care Exchange. An organisation that seeks out specialists in health, education and training to share their knowledge with the locals of Vanuatu. Care Exchange has a special interest in the outer islands of Penama & Sanma Provinces. Close links are established with Ambae Island in Penama Province and the island of Espiritu Santo in Sanma province.

Healthy families and well educated children are a concern for all communities. Volunteers who can teach families about health and education will be well embraced by the Ni-Van people. Teaching the young men and women useful skills is always welcome. Be this health and hygiene or other important practical skills such as dress making or building. Any technical skills by tradies such as electricians and plumbers will win you hearts and warm yours. Any thing you contribute will be well received with gratitude.

Care Exchange doesn’t send  just anyone at any time. Skills are matched with needs and by request.  The extended family model is a key element in the culture. Children receive a primary school education from the government but high school , college and university is user pays. Care Exchange is hoping to establish a scholarship fund in the future. In the meantime we are regularly requested to assist with funding children to high school , trade schools and tertiary education.

We can easily set up contacts and you can sponsor a child’s education and even adults who would benefit from a trade or college place. One family member assisted into an education has enormous , long-term positive impact on a family and a village. One young man was recently assisted by a generous  group of friends and completed his mechanic training. It only took $250 AUD per year for three years. A little goes a long way. The difference to families and communities is unbelievable.

We look forward to partnering with you!

N.I.C.E has special links with Ambae Island and The Godden Memorial Hospital in Lollowai on Ambae.

Vanuatu , Happiest Place on Earth!

The people of Vanuatu known as Ni-Vanuatu or Ni-Vans are a welcoming and friendly people. Vanuatu has a reputation for being the happiest place on earth. They love meeting people from other countries and you can make life-long friends if you choose. They will certainly choose your friendship.