Sanap Wantaim

This is the first time the church has involved professional women’s organisation, to minister to the women and girls, referral pathways for those who are abused.

Women and girls came from all walks of life and backgrounds with a desire to find solutions to their problems of abuse and neglect at the Universal Church at Gordons. 

She wrote the song after attending one of Sanap Wantaim’s campaign concerts on promoting Port Moresby as a safe city for women and girls.

“I am from a loving Christian home, where it’s peaceful with no exposure to violence. However, this is not the same for many. The song is about the dreams of many young girls in Papua New Guinea (PNG) for the future we want – a safe violence free society,” said Watinga.

Through this song Watinga wants to raise awareness on ending violence against women and girls and making our communities safer.

This was what the PNG U20 women’s team captain, Yvonne Gabong, revealed to Loop PNG after their Sanap Wantaim march to the parliament on Friday (Nov 25).

Four of the girls, along with coach Lisa Cole, joined NGOs and students to support the campaign for a safe Port Moresby for women and girls.

Loop caught up with Gabong (6, midfielder), Joy Tsuga (19, midfielder), Belinda Giada (12, midfielder) and Margret Joseph (3, defender) just as they were exiting the parliament.