A school, church and women’s group are among nine community organisations in Hela Province receiving almost K630,000 in Australian support for projects that will improve education and health services and empower women.
The communities received grants through the Strongim Pipol Strongim Nesen Program, a partnership between the Governments of Papua New Guinea and Australia that is funded by AusAID.
The Head of Australian Aid in PNG, Stuart Schaefer, said the communities had identified projects to improve the everyday lives of people.
“Australia is pleased to help these groups turn their plans for better services and opportunities for their people into reality,” Mr Schaefer said.
“They are taking ownership of their own development and are investing in these projects too by contributing 10 per cent of the total costs.”
In the Hulia Local Level Government area, students will have better access to education and clean water with funding of K77, 699 to build a double classroom and water tank.
Kalet Community Development Group received K72,682 to complete the construction of three classrooms for the Suwaka-Lane Elementary school in Kopiago District.
The women from the Guala Christian Brethen Church received K75,470 for a resource centre that will support women’s empowerment activities in the Koroba District.
Through the Strongim Pipol Strongim Nesen program, Australia supports communities and their initiatives with a priority on improving health, education and disability services and promoting gender equality.
“These projects demonstrate Australia’s commitment to fostering partnerships between the PNG Government, civil society and communities to improve services at the village and district level,” Mr Schaefer said.
Hela Province community project grants:
The communities received grants through the Strongim Pipol Strongim Nesen Program, a partnership between the Governments of Papua New Guinea and Australia that is funded by AusAID.
The Head of Australian Aid in PNG, Stuart Schaefer, said the communities had identified projects to improve the everyday lives of people.
“Australia is pleased to help these groups turn their plans for better services and opportunities for their people into reality,” Mr Schaefer said.
“They are taking ownership of their own development and are investing in these projects too by contributing 10 per cent of the total costs.”
In the Hulia Local Level Government area, students will have better access to education and clean water with funding of K77, 699 to build a double classroom and water tank.
Kalet Community Development Group received K72,682 to complete the construction of three classrooms for the Suwaka-Lane Elementary school in Kopiago District.
The women from the Guala Christian Brethen Church received K75,470 for a resource centre that will support women’s empowerment activities in the Koroba District.
Through the Strongim Pipol Strongim Nesen program, Australia supports communities and their initiatives with a priority on improving health, education and disability services and promoting gender equality.
“These projects demonstrate Australia’s commitment to fostering partnerships between the PNG Government, civil society and communities to improve services at the village and district level,” Mr Schaefer said.
Hela Province community project grants:
- Betege Youth Fishery Group received K44,517 for the training of 200 fish farmers on farming skills to promote income generation and healthy diets for their community in the Koroba District.
- The women from the Guala Christian Brethen Church received K75,470 for a resource centre that will support women’s empowerment activities in the Koroba District.
- Hiri Hone Kumape Group received K59,020 to train 200 women farmers on improved methods of fish and vegetable farming in the Hiri ward in Komo District.
- Kalet Community Development Group received K72,682 to complete the construction of three classrooms for the Suwaka-Lane Elementary school in Kopiago District.
- Kela Elementary School in the Hulia Local Level Government area received K77,699 for a double classroom and water tank that will increase access to education and clean water for 60 students.
- Pori Christian Brethrens Church Health Agency received K76,519 for a new community health post that will provide 300 people from Komoli with better access to health services.
- Puju Ward Community in Komo Magarima District received K66,721 for a water supply and sanitation project that will reduce disease by improving access to clean water and enhancing hygiene practices.
- True Friends of Hela will build a Resource Centre with a K79,914 grant, increasing access to information and training for people living with HIV/AIDS and promoting social inclusion activities in the Tari Urban Local Level Government area.
- The Hela United Church Women’s Group received K76,679 for the construction of a teaching and training centre for increased training and education opportunities for its members.
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