Success Stories
USAID promotes economic opportunities for people in rural and remote communities in PNG
May 13, 2022
Many Papua New Guineans (PNG) are still without National Identification Cards (NID) despite concerted effort by the Papua New Guinea Civil and Identity Registry (PNGCIR) to register them through the National Identification program. As of December 2021, PNGCIR registered almost 1.5 million citizens over the age of 18 but efforts to register more people, especially in
Community Fights to Save Gentle Giants
January 11, 2021
Wenceslaus (Wence) Magun had a childhood dream of protecting the environment that he finally fulfilled by becoming the National Coordinator of the MAKATA Association, an organization focused on protecting marine turtle populations and their habitat. The name MAKATA is derived from Mas Kagin Tapani, meaning “Guardians of the Sea” and focuses its activities on supporting
A Collaboration of Hope and Empowerment
November 5, 2020
Cathy Wariapa had a vision for change for her community in the Ialibu District where she operates her business, Cwakama Arts and Crafts. Although Ialibu is known for its unique weaving techniques and woven baskets, Cathy and her community had limited access to markets and capital, the same problem that confronts micro, small and medium