Caritas PNG

The signing happened On Thursday 02 February, 2023 at the Catholic Bishops Conference. Under the Phase 4 of the CPP, $2.7 million AUD will be given to CPNG to implement development activities over the next three years.

CPNG National Director, Mavis Tito thanked Caritas Australia for managing the CPP Phases 1-3 on behalf of the Catholic Church in PNG, as well as the initial stages of the transition process.

While the police and authorities in Enga where trying to keep peace and calm in the province, a horrendous act of human rights abuse and violence went under the radar as mayhem from election disputes took centre stage.

The inhumane treatment of nine women by SARV perpetrators wasn’t given as much prominence as desired by the Catholic Diocese of Wabag and Caritas PNG.

The women were accused of using sorcery or sanguma powers to kill even on speculations only.

The horrific attack resulted in four women losing their lives and five sustaining serious injuries.

The survivors have been in the care of Caritas Provincial staff and volunteers under the administration of the Catholic Diocese of Wabag.

They say this is one of the worst human rights violations on record in Papua New Guinea. 

“We will continue to offer them vital care until their imminent reintegration when considered safe to do so,” says Caritas Director, Mavis Tito.  

The students stressed to the people that their vote is important and has the potential to develop or destroy Papua New Guinea.

The pre-election campaign awareness took place at Tainaladera Section in Vabukori Village in the Moresby South Electorate.

Laws of the country guarantee that every individual has the right to vote freely. Eligible voters should not vote out of obligation to family or close relations, but to vote because the candidates portray and deliver good policies without bribery and the like.

The Information Education and Communication (IEC) material, which were produced for the public, are targeting mainly the youths and women especially those in the rural areas to prepare them for a free and fair elections 2022 without fear or favour.

In a statement, the Caritas Diocesan Development Secretaries pointed out the lack of support from the Autonomous Region of Bougainville Government and PNG to fund the relocation plans negotiated since 2006.

“We cannot continue to ignore the risks families face daily. Food is scarce as tides frequent the shores and inland of island, destroying staple food crops such as banana and swamp taro, fruit trees and vegetables.

“Since the 1970s families have been surviving on coconut and fish mainly.