Papua New Guinea is Australia’s closest geographical neighbour, but the differences between the two countries could not be starker. High poverty and unemployment rates, inadequate access to safe drinking water, tribal conflicts, poor healthcare and gender-based violence are some of the challenges that face the people of PNG.
Papua New Guinea is Australia’s closest geographical neighbour, but the differences between the two countries could not be starker. High poverty and unemployment rates, inadequate access to safe drinking water, tribal conflicts, poor healthcare and gender-based violence are some of the challenges that face the people of PNG.
Population: 9 million
In partnership with Catholic Church Health Services, the long term goal of this project is to improve access to quality and equitable health care in Papua New Guinea.
Health facilities can be upgraded to cater to the medical needs of the community.
Health workers can upskill to provide better health care services to families.
Women can find a place of refuge from gender-based violence.
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