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DREAMS OF OPPORTUNITY
Our vision is to see the elimination of domestic and sexual violence in Papua New Guinea and equality of opportunity for women and girls. |
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“Sport conveys positive messages and influences behaviour, promoting self-esteem and interpersonal skills among people, especially young people. It can fight discrimination and raise awareness about issues, as well as enabling communities to build bridges.” - Benny Geteng (Keith Jackson and Friends: PNG's Sporting Revolution) |
Image courtesy of Vlad Sokhin
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THE SITUATION RIGHT NOW
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The UN Women National Committee of Australia report states the statistics of violence against women in Papua New Guinea are:
58% of women have experienced intimate partner violence 55% of women have experienced sexual violence |
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These statistics are not comprehensive and as this report found, many women in many Pacific nations including PNG are not reporting violence. This report also highlights that in the Asia-Pacific region, “non-governmental, community focused and grassroots organisations are also critical to combating violence against women in local communities and driving meaningful change from the bottom up”.
Sport in Papua New Guinea is an important part of the national culture and Rugby League is the most popular sport. Other popular sports include most football codes (like Australian rules football, soccer and rugby union) cricket, volleyball, netball, basketball and softball. Olympic sports are also gaining popularity, including boxing and weightlifting. Sports clubs act as a safe place and sport is one of the ways both women and men can become strong, build personal confidence and become positive role models in their communities. With Government funding stretched across a variety of sports, and limited funds available for sporting equipment at schools, there is an opportunity to support sports clubs, gyms and schools with new and used equipment to promote active inclusion in sport. |
HOW YOU CAN HELP
Make a donation
Either make a donation of sporting equipment or contribute via our secure form
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Help us collect and fundraise or become a Sponsor or an Ambassador
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Tell your friends, family, gym, sporting club, workmates and other clubs
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Either make a donation of sporting equipment or contribute via our secure form
Get involved & Request a Poster to send to your networks
Help us collect and fundraise or become a Sponsor or an Ambassador
Be an advocate
Tell your friends, family, gym, sporting club, workmates and other clubs
Follow and share
Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter and share to spread the word