Plan International PNG

Plan International has been working in Papua New Guinea since 2015. We work together with children, young people, supporters and partners to strive for a just world where we are all equal. To do that we tackle the root causes of the challenges and inequalities that children and young girls face.

Violence against women is rife in Papua New Guinea; 68% of women in the country suffer physical or sexual violence by an intimate partner. The prevalence of sexually transmitted infections is among the highest in the world and with low literacy rates and low enrolment in secondary school, there are limited opportunities for young people to get jobs.

We support communities to increase their resilience to disasters and are currently responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. Our work also improves access to clean water and sanitation as well as promoting good hygiene practices. We also empower young people to take a leading role in their communities and support them to learn new skills and get good jobs.