STEM teacher leads by example

STEM teacher leads by example

15 Feb, 2024 | In-PNG, Secondary Teaching

In observance of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we celebrate the achievements of educators like Paula Niandros Polume, whose commitment to Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) education is making a positive impact on student learning...
Midwife’s grief to glory

Midwife’s grief to glory

24 May, 2023 | In-PNG

Dalyn Maira is a remarkable midwife who has risen to the top of her profession despite facing great personal tragedy. Born and raised in Lamou Village, a small community in Central New Ireland, Dalyn was always interested in healthcare. She worked at Kavieng General...
Midwifery qualification opens more doors

Midwifery qualification opens more doors

22 May, 2023 | In-PNG

Meet Benjamin Matal, a midwife from Katom village on Karkar Island in Madang Province. With over 20 years of experience as a Community Health Worker (CHW) and a nurse, he has seen his fair share of maternal and infant deaths. Driven by a desire to make a real...
Midwife inspired to serve by her mum

Midwife inspired to serve by her mum

3 May, 2023 | In-PNG

Macdeel Kai thinks the best thing about being a midwife, “is being the first to be there for women who are about to bring forth a new life, and the first to share the joy and happiness with the women”. Macdeel almost didn’t become a midwife although she knew she...
Midwife finds joy in saving lives

Midwife finds joy in saving lives

21 Apr, 2023 | In-PNG, Midwifery Scholarship

Annie Ove is the only midwife working in the labour ward at Balimo Hospital alongside six community health workers and a male nurse. She says that they attend to five to six deliveries in a day, while two to three mothers deliver at home or on their way to the...