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Doris Nukum (left) and  Fiona Eleiya (right), two dedicated nurses working in Ossima sub-health centre, in West Sepik, Papua New Guinea. © FAO-STREIT
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Shining a Light on 10,000 Lives: Solar Power Enhances Healthcare in Rural Papua New Guinea
11/06/2024

In northwest of Papua New Guinea a lifeline now lights steadily. The EU-STREIT PNG Programme's solar power initiative at the Ossima sub-health centre...

Jeffery Osi, an elder and lead cocoa farmer in Osima Village, revived his old cocoa blocks using support by the FAO.
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From Isolation to Opportunity: Revived Cocoa Business Marks a Turning Point for a Remote Papua New Guinea Village
07/02/2024

In Papua New Guinea's remote Osima Village, the EU-STREIT PNG Programme transforms lives through cocoa farming, market access, gender & youth inclusion,...

Sperian Kapia, Director of MUPA Cocoa Cooperative Ltd, Angoram, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea
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Connecting cocoa farmers in remote Papua New Guinea with global markets
06/11/2023

With support from the EU-funded FAO-led STREIT PNG Programme in Papua New Guinea, Sperian Kapia’s cocoa cooperative has been connected to a chocolate...

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To initiate the handover of the pilot model for AMIS, the EU-STREIT PNG Programme, conducted a one-week workshop for the DAL.
10/12/2024
The EU-STREIT PNG Programme developed a new Agricultural Management Information System for the Department of Agriculture and Livestock to enhance decision-making in Papua New Guinea's agrifood sector, supporting the country's sustainable development goals.
Members of Sultongo Business Group join the EU-STREIT Team to Promote Rural Women’s Right to Nutritious Food and a Sustainable Future
20/11/2024
In Papua New Guinea’s remote West Sepik Province, farmers gathered to honour the crucial contributions of rural women in building sustainable and resilient communities. Through symbolic activities and hands-on training, the EU-STREIT PNG Programme reinforced its commitment to empowering women with tools for improved nutrition and livelihoods.
Sepik Farmers in Papua New Guinea Embrace Digital Weather Advisory System for Climate-Smart Agriculture
18/11/2024
New Weather Forecasting Tool, introduced by ITU under the EU-STREIT PNG Programme, Empowers Farmers to Plan and Protect Crops, bringing a fresh era of data-driven farming to East and West Sepik provinces of Papua New Guinea.
Participants at the 'Standards and Certifications for Producers, Processors and Exporters in Agriculture: Papua New Guinea' organized by FAO under the EU-STREIT PNG Programme.
13/11/2024
Local agribusinesses in Papua New Guinea's Sepik region are gaining essential knowledge in certification and sustainability standards, paving the way for quality production, global market access, and stronger economic resilience.
A newly rehabilitated road connects Niewanjie community to main township of Wewak. ©STREIT/Rua Puka
20/09/2024
A rehabilitated road in rural Papua New Guinea has transformed lives and livelihoods, improving access to essential services and creating new economic opportunities for the community. The once-impassable route has now become a lifeline for mothers, children, and farmers, paving the way for a brighter future.
Baltazar Winjowa is happy with healthy cocoa pods in cocoa blocks. ©FAO-STREIT/Amir Khaleghiyan
18/09/2024
With the EU-STREIT PNG Programme's support, cocoa farmer Baltazar Winjowa overcame challenges, improved cocoa quality, expanded market access, and uplifted his family's livelihood, setting his sights on a brighter future. 
Ms. Majuna Chamilou, Principal of Don Bosco Technical Secondary School. ©FAO-STREIT/Amir Khaleghiyan
10/09/2024
Don Bosco Technical Secondary School in Vanimo, Papua New Guinea, has become a hub of digital empowerment through the EU-STREIT PNG Programme's Resource Centre. This initiative has transformed education and community development by providing students, farmers, and agripreneurs with access to digital tools and training, bridging the technological gap in rural areas.