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Papua New Guinea

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.

PNG Highlands

The impact of your support in Papua New Guinea

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A Local Woman Attends A Health Centre In The East Sepik Province Of PNG. Photo Credit Caritas Australia. (1)

Papua New Guinea

Population: 9 million

Program snapshot: Health Strengthening Project

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 Clinic In East Sepik

Health facilities can be upgraded to cater to the medical needs of the community.

Encouraging Handwashing Although Some Schools Don't Have Access To Water in PNG

Health workers can upskill to provide better health care services to families.

Health Clinic In East Sepik In PNG

Women can find a place of refuge from gender-based violence.

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