Dignity Kits

Like most mothers in rural Papua New Guinea, with limited access to shops and supplies for newborn care, Jada Wedjor’s priority was a safe delivery. The material needs would need to be addressed later. Thus, she arrived at the Matkomnai Health Facility with minimal basic needs for herself and the new baby.

“I had no nappies, clothes or even a blanket for my baby. My main priority was to have a safe delivery at the health facility and so I did not want these issues to stop me from going to the health center,” Jayda shared.

Lisah was born deaf. She cannot hear and she cannot speak. She was brought to the Wonepap Catholic Parish by her grandmother, who heard news of the distribution of these kits from the local priest. They traveled a few miles from their local village to reach the church.

Women and girls are among the most vulnerable during a humanitarian crisis, or in this case, election-related violence, and too often women and girls with disabilities are forgotten.