Papua New Guinea Red Cross Society

Red Cross report highlights life-saving support

The report was formally presented by Red Cross Society Secretary General, Valachie Quagliata, and Honorary Treasurer, Janet Philemon, during a courtesy call at Government House.

As the Patron of the Papua New Guinea Red Cross Society, Grand Chief Sir Bob lauded the report for offering a comprehensive overview of the organization's programs and services, spotlighting its achievements, challenges, and prospects for the future.

Affected families get help from Red Cross

The International Committee of the Red Cross carried out its first distribution of relief items to Pilikambi LLG last week.

A total of 757 kits were distributed to 527 households from the Talyul, Sikir and Andati clans.

More than 500 houses were burnt and 20 people killed in tribal fighting in the area.

The items distributed included jerry cans, blankets, mosquito nets and kitchen items. Each kit also contained a set of tools intended to help families rebuild their homes.