Equipping police to better deal with FSV cases
In March 2017, China Town and Tent City Police Stations in Lae received a computer and printer each from Femili PNG to assist with cases relating to family and sexual violence.
Femili PNG, Newcrest and Lutheran Church Partner for New Office
Femili PNG is pleased to announce that the official opening of its new office in Lae took place on 5 June 2017. The official opening luncheon was held at the Lae International Hotel, followed by a blessing and ribbon cutting at the new office.
Femili PNG Training for Oxfam Partners: Learning to unlearn things the right way…
Attending training is an opportunity for an individual to learn new things and also to unlearn the things that they are used to doing. Service providers who have been working for a long time may sometimes forget to follow certain protocols because of their overwhelming number of cases handled. On the other hand, new service providers may lack some of the knowledge and skills required to handle and manage cases.
Supporting Family and Sexual Violence Service Providers
During the final Lae FSV Service Provider Group meeting for the year, Femili PNG donated more than K14,600 worth of office equipment, stationery and computers to partners in Lae.
Femili PNG Supporter Profile: Mundango Abroad
Mundango Abroad is a private ancillary fund that provides philanthropic support to Australian organisations working overseas. One of Mundango Abroad’s focus areas is projects that make a difference to the lives of women and girls … Read more
Femili PNG and Salvation Army Safe House sign MOU
Femili PNG continues supporting women and children taking refuge at the Salvation Army Safe House in Lae. A Memorandum of Understanding was signed on Tuesday May 3rd to pave way for the two organisations to … Read more
A message from a PNG NGO to PNG businesses – thanks for the shot in the arm
Femili PNG is increasingly engaging with the business sector on family and sexual violence.
Putting Lae’s safe houses to work
One of the most satisfying things I have seen through my involvement with Femili PNG is the changed situation with regards to Lae’s safe houses. I first went to Lae with my colleague, Kamalini Lokuge, at her suggestion to look at what could be done by way of follow up to the MSF Family Support Centre project in Lae for survivors of family and sexual violence in February 2013. At that time, Lae’s two safe houses were not working well. Finding safe accommodation for a survivor was a major challenge.
Hatching a partnership with local business
Interviewing Stan Leahy, General Manager of Zenag Chicken, about the reasons behind his company’s decision to support Femili PNG’s work, you immediately feel his passion for the region’s development. Although with his Australian heritage, Stan … Read more
Strengthening partnerships with police, courts and Community Development
Collaboration with local service providers is a crucial part of Femili PNG’s work – without it, it is difficult to obtain positive outcomes for survivors. In recent weeks, the Femili PNG team has been thrilled … Read more
