Welcome to Femili PNG's quarterly newsletter. In this issue, we share updates on our work from January to March 2025.
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| Femili Tok Newsletter
Vol 10. Issue 1 |
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Welcome to Femili PNG's quarterly newsletter. In this issue, we share updates on our work from January to March 2025. |
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| Femili PNG helps survivors of family and sexual violence to access the care, support and change they need. We operate case management centres (CMCs) in Lae and Goroka, and the Bel isi CMC and Safe House in Port Moresby. We also undertake outreach, training and advocacy. To to find out more about what we do, visit our website. |
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| On 24 March 2025, Femili PNG and Marie Stopes PNG signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen support for survivors of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) and family and sexual violence (FSV) across the country. The signed MoU outlines a shared commitment to training, awareness, advocacy, and referral pathways to ensure survivors receive comprehensive support. |
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| Joint action with international agencies |
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On 27 March 2025, Femili PNG coordinated a successful and impactful meeting at Kundiawa, bringing together the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), and local service providers. The meeting allowed donors to hear directly from frontline providers about their experiences and challenges, including the urgent need for safe accommodation. The UNFPA Representative for Papua New Guinea, Ms. Saira Shameem, highlighted the impact of ongoing global funding cuts and urged service providers to begin preparing for fundraising efforts to help sustain their existing services. She proposed a strategy session on resource mobilisation to ensure service sustainability and ongoing dialogue. |
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The United Nations Populations Fund (UNFPA) Representative for Papua New Guinea, Ms. Saira Shameem, commended Femili PNG for collaborating with partners in Simbu to address the urgent issue of gender-based violence (GBV). Ms. Saira expressed her appreciation to Femili PNG for bringing service providers together and empowering them. She noted the partnership’s potential to attract further support and expressed interest in strengthening UNFPA’s partnership with Femili PNG. |
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| Training and capacity building for service providers |
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To strengthen the capacity of service providers in delivering quality case management for survivors of gender-based violence (GBV), Femili PNG conducted a week-long training session in Goroka this February. Supported by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), the training brought together 19 participants from various organisations. The training session covered the six key stages of case management and included role-plays, discussions, and skill-building activities. Participants said they appreciated the training and now feel more confident in their work helping survivors. |
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On 27 March 2025, Femili PNG coordinated a successful and impactful meeting at Kundiawa, bringing together the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), and local service providers. The meeting allowed donors to hear directly from frontline providers about their experiences and challenges, including the urgent need for safe accommodation. The UNFPA Representative for Papua New Guinea, Ms. Saira Shameem, highlighted the impact of ongoing global funding cuts and urged service providers to begin preparing for fundraising efforts to help sustain their existing services. She proposed a strategy session on resource mobilisation to ensure service sustainability and ongoing dialogue. |
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| Community awareness and education |
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More than 40 staff members, volunteers, and caregivers from the Morobe Adventist Care Centre (MACC) in Lae participated in a two-day intensive information session held from 21–22 January 2025. The main objective of the information session was to educate the participants, inspire them to advocate for survivors’ justice, and empower them to raise awareness and help break the cycle of violence in their communities. Participants took part in group discussions and presentations, asked questions, shared personal experiences, and reflected on the knowledge gained. |
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Femili PNG’s Outreach Officers delivered an informative session to employees of JV Hire Company Ltd at the company’s conference room in Lae on 14 March 2025. As part of the company’s ongoing commitment to a safe and healthy workplace, Femili PNG were invited to educate staff on gender-based violence (GBV) and the proactive measures that can be taken to prevent violence from happening at work and at home. The Femili PNG team also discussed the impacts of GBV on individuals, and how it can affect employee wellbeing, performance, and overall productivity. The session helped staff understand GBV and gave them practical ways to make their workplace safer for everyone. |
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Office space for survivors living with disabilities |
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A heartfelt thank you to the Australian Government, through the PNGAus Partnership, for recognising Femili PNG’s need to have an office space that is accessible to survivors living with a disability. This important project began earlier this year and is now 90% complete, with only fencing remaining. It marks a significant milestone as the first dedicated office space designed specifically for persons living with disabilities. We also extend our sincere gratitude to the Lutheran Church of Papua New Guinea for generously allowing this project to take place within their community. More updates to follow in the coming months.
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| To support the work of Femili PNG, please do not hesitate to contact the Communications and PR Manager on: Phone: +675 7080 5378 Email: [email protected] |
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A sincere and heartfelt thank you to our funders |
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| Are you a survivor of intimate partner violence, sexual violence, child abuse or sorcery accusation-related violence? Our free case management centres can help.
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Outside of office hours, call the 1-Tok Kaunselin Helpim Lain: 71508000. |
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