PNG Tribal Foundation and the Central Provincial Government have begun discussions on how best to provide education opportunities to children in Dorobisoro Village, Mt Koiari , Central Province who have missed out on schooling for many years.
The village has been isolated for decades, accessible only by small planes, and without government services.
The recent official opening of the Ghost Mountain Expedition a trek led by 10 American and Australian trekkers through the village, supported by PNG Tribal Foundation have shed light on the severe lack of educational and medical resources have seen the hunger for education among the children and the desperate need for medical assistance in the village.
Following this, PNG Tribal Foundation President GT Bustin met with the Central Provincial Government’s acting Education Division Advisor Marybrenda Kasokason today (Wednesday) discussed plans on their next action.
Mrs Kasokason said the provincial government is in full support under the leadership of Governor Rufina Peter to provide more schools in the province.
“We are definitely in support of the efforts Tribal Foundation have come onboard in partnership with us and we will make sure education opportunities are given the children who have potential,” she said.
Mr Bustin said Tribal involved not for business but for the people to benefit and make a difference alone the trail.
The teams have agreed to visit the non-operational school along the trek route next month for an assessment of the school and local clinic.
The discussions also involve the Education Department, with a focus on how the government can best support the return of essential services to the villages along the trail.
Dorobisoro Village is situated along the track used by American soldiers during World War II in 1942 and has long struggled to access basic services. With these ongoing talks, there is hope for a brighter future for the children and community of Dorobisoro.