A farmer stands in his field in Papua New Guinea. © CARE / Josh Estey.
CARE has worked in Papua New Guinea (PNG) since 1989.
CARE has a lasting commitment to PNG, including emergency response and long term development projects, employing over 30 staff in the country.
CARE works in remote areas improving agricultural practices, water supply, education, HIV prevention and care, disaster risk management, working to address gender based violence and increasing women's work opportunities.
Community development
Communities are now working with CARE to access non-formal education, innovative income generating activities and small grant schemes.
CARE also provides training and support in areas such as governance, gender awareness, health and nutrition.
Water management and sanitation
As most government investments in PNG occur in and around urban centres, people living in rural areas have limited access to services including basic water and sanitation systems.
CARE assisted people in PNG’s Eastern Highlands to access safe water and improved sanitation. Health and hygiene education sessions help to further prevent the spread of disease.
Education
PNG has the lowest literacy rate in the Pacific region, only 52 per cent of the population is literate.
CARE offers literacy training to adults in the least developed district, the Eastern Highlands.
CARE is raising awareness about the importance of adult literacy training and working to establish training venues and culturally appropriate lesson tools.
Agriculture and natural resource management
PNG is richly endowed with natural resources, but has been hampered by the rugged terrain and the high cost of developing infrastructure.
CARE is working with communities to increase the diversity and yield of agricultural production and improve access to support.
HIV prevention and care
CARE’s activities not only focus on HIV awareness and condom access, but also address the underlying causes that make people vulnerable to the virus.
We help affected families by strengthening the capacity of local organisations. CARE works to reduce stigma and discrimination.
CARE helps HIV affected families obtain improved access to mobile treatment and support services.
