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.
Gender Mainstreaming Training in Hela Province
Femili PNG coordinated ‘Gender Mainstreaming Training for Health Managers’ from 20-24 March 2017 at Nenege Lodge in Tari, Hela Province. The 24 participants were from the Hela Provincial Hospital and the Hela Provincial Health facilities.
Femili PNG partners with the Oil Search Foundation to strengthen systems in Hela province
Femili PNG and the Oil Search Foundation (the Foundation) have entered into a partnership to strengthen referral systems in Hela province to respond to Gender Based Violence.
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.
Femili PNG raises FSV awareness with Trukai Industries’ staff and families
Some staff came on horse-back, others in their farm work-wear and also mothers and their curious toddlers came together to listen and learn about the issue of family and sexual violence.
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 and partners promote child safety
Mymie is a four-year-old girl who is attending school in West Taraka, which locals consider one of the most dangerous suburbs in Lae, Papua New Guinea. Every day, she walks 45 minutes from home to school. During the recent Child Safety Day supported by Femili PNG and other partners, Mymie and her mother learned about basic safety rules, potential risks and child rights principles.
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
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
