Help for tribal fight victims

Ongoing tribal fighting throughout Hela Province has greatly affected women, children and the elderly, who are most vulnerable during the fights and end up losing more than land and possessions.

Community groups based in the province have now come together to see how best they can cater to these vulnerable group of people.

The Hela Council of Churches, Hela Meri’s Never Give Up, Tari Family Sexual Violence Unit, Young Ambassadors of Peace and Peace and Good Order Committee are working very hard to get the provincial authorities to address this issue.

Among their efforts they have also started the Hela Relief Appeal in partnership with Advancing PNG: Women Leaders Network Inc.

Earlier this week a Catholic women group from Morata, Port Moresby, visited and dropped off some donations of clothes and household items.

The Hela Relief Appeal launch date is set for this Saturday (February 24).

Interested individuals who would like to get more information on this initiative can get in touch with the Advancing PNG Women’s Leaders network program coordinator – Cathy Alex, on 3250696.

Author: 
Julianna Waeda