Literacy Library

The initiative, spearheaded by a collaborative effort between the renowned Santos Foundation (formerly known as Oil Search Foundation) and Buk bilong Pikinini, aims to revolutionize educational opportunities for children residing in the Hela, Gulf, and Southern Highlands Provinces of Papua New Guinea.

The event was marked by an air of jubilation as community members, educators, and local authorities joined hands to commemorate the launch of the library, which promises to become a beacon of knowledge and enlightenment for the young minds of the region.

Six months after the first Literacy Library opened in Tari, the librarians can hardly contain their excitement as they proudly note the achievements and behavioural changes among Hela’s pioneering cohort of literacy babies.

The Oil Search Foundation (OSF) visits the library on a regular basis to support the staff to ensure a quality program is maintained.

On a recent visit, OSF Gender Officer, Oksie Kunapa, found that the library staff are impressed with the changes taking place with the children.