Listen to Dr Lokuge discuss the limited quantitative evidence available with regard to response services for survivors of family and sexual violence and the importance of demonstrating that an FSV response program is reducing the risk of violence. She explains how Femili PNG invested in the development of a comprehensive quantitative monitoring system at the program design stage.
On 6th October 2016, Australian National University’s oldest residential college, Bruce Hall, ran a mock beauty pageant to raise money for Femili PNG. The aim of the event was to diminish stereotypes on women’s physical appearance through a male-only-contestant beauty pageant with female judges and host.
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 celebrated its two-year anniversary at an event in Lae last month attended by more than 40 partners and stakeholders. The event was an opportunity to reflect on the progress that has been made through the power of partnerships since the organisation began its work in July 2014.
Australian Defence Force soldiers stationed in Lae for a six-week training exercise have donated K2,300 to Femili PNG. The members of the 3rd Combat Engineering Regiment (3 CER), who were participating in Exercise Puk Puk at Igam Barracks, raised the money through several activities.
Alice* was pregnant when she was referred to Femili PNG. She was constantly experiencing physical and sexual abuse from her husband. With out help she, and her children, could escape that violence and live safely.
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 was recently surprised and delighted to receive a generous donation from David Morrison AO. As Australian of the Year for 2016, the retired Lieutenant General and former Chief of the Australian Army is … Read more
Denga Ilave summarises her recent trip to Australia to speak on Femili PNG’s work.
In a major breakthrough for survivors of family and sexual violence, the National Court in Lae last month sentenced a couple to a total of 50 years in prison with hard labour for persistent sexual abuse of a child under the age of 16.
