It is estimated that 15% or +900,000 Papua New Guinean's are living with a disability and even more concerning is that only an alarming 2% of those people are receiving some form of support. Cultural beliefs, stigma and lack of support services in rural areas often leads to people with disabilities being unfairly isolated, excluded and trapped in poverty.
In our first project, community workers and members from Keapara village had the opportunity to speak with Occupational Therapists and students from around the world and benefit from 3 live training sessions!
Specialists and students from Apricus Health, James Cook University and the University of Worcester helped to develop safety and training videos as well as an original mobility aid manual!
Through the development and delivery of training tools to schools and health care centers in rural areas, teachers and health workers can better under
Specialists and students from Apricus Health, James Cook University and the University of Worcester helped to develop safety and training videos as well as an original mobility aid manual!
Through the development and delivery of training tools to schools and health care centers in rural areas, teachers and health workers can better understand challenges and how to implement strategies to overcome them.
Through our blog and our social media platforms, we hope to be able to educate the mass on the importance of an inclusive Papua New Guinea, but also, in what ways we can all contribute to making this a reality.
It can be as easy as starting a conversation at your dinner table tonight!
Be sure to stay updated on facts and figures, via our
Through our blog and our social media platforms, we hope to be able to educate the mass on the importance of an inclusive Papua New Guinea, but also, in what ways we can all contribute to making this a reality.
It can be as easy as starting a conversation at your dinner table tonight!
Be sure to stay updated on facts and figures, via our website and socials, relating to disability and disability rights so that conversations are meaningful.
Kingsley Vali surrounded by his family. Now that Kingsley has access to this refurbished wheelchair, he can participate in community activities!
Our young KumulCare supporters in Keapara village helping get AT's to the aid post.
This youngster is stoked with having access to a refurbished wheelchair because it will make his commute around the village much more enjoyable!
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