A young Papua New Guinean woman has received a prestigious award from the 2026 Commonwealth Youth Programme as the runner-up for the Pacific region. Phillie Julai Marai, 30, from Toburutue Village in Bitapaka LLG, East New Britain Province, received her award on Monday morning in Port Moresby, all the way from London, United Kingdom.
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Tribal Foundation Aids Tortured Victims in Remote Karimui
Four victims of suspected sorcery were rescued and 15 suspects arrested in remote Karimui, Simbu, on Friday, July 17, through a coordinated effort. “We need the air force for this SARV case. Can you please see if the police helicopter is available?” Mr Bustin asked.
Fight against SARV reaches greater heights
The fight against sorcery accusation-related violence (SARV) in Papua New Guinea has reached a new level by air. PNG Tribal Foundation, working in partnership with Manalos Aviation and the newly established Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary Police Air Wing, has successfully coordinated an aerial response to assist victims of a brutal SARV attack in the remote Karimui LLG in Simbu Province recently.
Wardstrip Primary School Introduces Values Program to Build Student Character
A student population of about 4,000 at Wardstrip Primary School in Port Moresby has welcomed a new values-based program aimed at improving student behaviour, discipline and character development.
Trekkers Support Health Programmes in Rigo
A total of 28 pregnant women were fully checked and vaccinated, while 34 mothers also received family planning and 207 children below the age of seven years where vaccinated in Dorobisoro village last month. Community health worker Elijah Lofulo confirmed that medical...
GBV session conducted in Taikone Village
More than 30 residents, including youths and mothers from Taikone Village, participated in a Phase 2 gender-based violence (GBV) awareness session conducted by the Pilai Long Senis Program on Friday July 10.
Dorobisoro Clinic and School Receive Supplies Through Trekking Project
Locals received supplies from Lions Club in Queensland, Australia, PNG Tribal Foundation, and Central Provincial Health Authority last Wednesday in Dorobisoro Village, Central Province.
Tribal Foundation Calls for Immediate Arrests Following Attack on Human Rights Defender
PNG Tribal Foundation President GT Bustin has condemned the alleged attack on one of the frontline staff by angry locals in Banz on Tuesday night, June 30. He is calling for an immediate police investigation and the arrest of the suspect.
Six Months On, Family Continues to Live in Fear After Sorcery Accusation
A mother with her children received food supplies from PNG Tribal Foundation. Six months have passed with no formal justice for a 29-year-old mother, her husband, and their six children, who continue to live in fear of being attacked or killed by members of their community over sorcery accusations. The family has been forced into hiding in Port Moresby.









