Launched in 2023, Papua New Guinea’s Child Nutrition and Social Protection Project is tackling high rates of child stunting through a multisectoral approach focused on the first 1,000 days of life...
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HIGHLIGHTS • Five months since drought conditions began to be experienced in Nissan, Fead, Carterets, Mortlock, and Tasman islands in North Bougainville, the Autonomous Bougainville Government is...
This update is produced by the Papua New Guinea Disaster Management Team (DMT) in collaboration with humanitarian partners. Sources: disaster needs assessment reports, official communications, and...
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DISPLACEMENT OVERVIEW Natural hazards and extreme weather events, such as flooding, landslides, earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions, significantly drive displacement in Papua New Guinea. This is...
Papua New Guinea (PNG) stands at a crucial crossroads in its development journey, grappling with a range of challenges that impede sustainable progress. This Common Country Analysis (CCA) provides an...
On the night of 5th December 2024, heavy rainfall occurred from around 9:00 PM until midnight of 6th December 2024.This relentless downpour triggered flooding of River Naru across the six villages of...
BACKGROUND The Aiya Local Level Government (LLG) in Papua New Guinea’s Southern Highlands province is characterized by its mountainous terrain. The region's geography features creeks that form...
The Aiya Local Level Government (LLG) in Papua New Guinea’s Southern Highlands province is characterized by its mountainous terrain. The region's geography features creeks that form streams, with the...
In Papua New Guinea (PNG), rural communities play a crucial role in shaping the country’s agricultural landscape and food security. To better understand these dynamics, the International Food Policy...
On the 2nd of September 2024 heavy rains over the Mendi river flooded settlements and other infrastructures, including local businesses of Mendi village, the capital of the Southern Highlands...
Overview BACKGROUND Western Province is a coastal province in southwestern Papua New Guinea, bordering the Indonesian provinces of Highland Papua and South Papua. The provincial capital is Daru. The...
On 24 March 2024, East Sepik province in Papua New Guinea, experienced an earthquake and preceding flooding which affected an estimated 11,269 individuals from 2,204 households and as well, left an...
Approximately 88 households have been displaced and are living in six temporary care centres after an outburst of violence following an alleged land dispute in villages near the Sepik River.
On 24 May 2024, a massive landslide engulfed villages in Yambali Ward, Maip Mulitaka Local Level Government of Lagaip-Porgera District, Enga Province of Papua New Guinea. The landslide caused...
Two violent incidents occurred on the 16 July at Agurumara and on 18 July at Tamara and Tambari villages in East Sepik, Papua New Guinea. The incidents have resulted in more than 50 deaths and...
by Bradley Asa and Daniel Gerson (Volunteer Communication Officer) Finding Hope Amidst Tragedy: Esther Ere’s Journey to Aid Her Community The devastating landslide that struck Yambil in Mulitaka Enga...
Highlights Search and rescue operations have ceased, and a mass evacuation has been ordered from at-risk areas surrounding the disaster site. Routine immunization and essential primary health...
