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Oro Province celebrates the completion of Round 2 of Light for Learning

Last week, KTF (Kokoda Track Foundation) hosted the closing ceremony of the Light for Learning project, which aims to light up lives and futures across remote communities. Feelings of excitement and joviality marked the occasion as traditional dancers kicked off the festivities and attendees heard addresses from esteemed speakers. Our guests of honour were the Honourable Gary Juffa MP, the Governor of Oro Province and KTF’s CEO, Dr Genevieve Nelson. 

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First-of-its-kind Barefoot Counselling Course in Oro Province

Last week, KTF (Kokoda Track Foundation) in partnership with Papua New Guinea Counsellors’ Association (PNGCA) supported a 10-day upskilling training workshop. Located in Kokoda, Northern Oro Province, this workshop was conducted from Wednesday 12th – Friday 21st of April at KTF’s Kokoda FODE College and delivered a Basic Counselling Course to 24 eager participants.

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Accessing education in the remote Kokoda Track region of PNG

Accessing high schooling has been a struggle for the Mt Koiari communities nestled high in the mountain peaks of the Kokoda Track, where the strong bond between Australia and Papua New Guinea began during WWII. The nearest high schools are located more than 3 days walk from the villages positioned mid-way along the Track. To overcome this barrier, KTF worked with the leaders and community of Manari village, the Central Province Department of Education and Kokoda College to commence the first ever high school opportunity for the people of the Track, delivered on the Track.

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