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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...

Cocoa farmer beneficiary
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FAO continues support to hard-to-reach communities of the Sepik region
03/11/2023

A recent visit by the FAO team saw the successful distribution of Cocoa Pod Borer tolerant seedlings distributed evenly to farmers and vanilla blocks,...

Michael Butuhe, a retired primary-level teacher and head of the village business group.
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Triumph on the Hill: Transforming Papua New Guinea’s Cocoa Farms
16/10/2023

On the summit of a hill, where access roads often succumbed to heavy rains, Hambini Village in Papua New Guinea stands as a symbol of resilience and...

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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. 
Partners and Stakeholders attends Technical Working Group Meeting of the EU-STREIT PNG Programme in Vanimo.
03/09/2024
EU-STREIT PNG convened 42 stakeholders in Vanimo to strategize sustainable development of key value chains in the Sepiks. The meeting emphasized partnerships and capacity-building for lasting impact.
Tony Benedict (second from left) is inspecting the cocoa beans getting ready in his business house to export to new overseas markets.
23/08/2024
Tony Benedict’s rise from a small cocoa farmer in Papua New Guinea's West Sepik to a global exporter showcases the life-changing impact of the EU-STREIT PNG Programme. With this support, Tony not only transformed his own business but also uplifted his community, setting the stage for a thriving cocoa industry in the region.  
Vanilla farmers participate in an in-garden presentation and briefing by the EU-STREIT PNG’s Vanilla Production Officer.
20/08/2024
DAL has facilitated replication of the EU-STREIT PNG best practices to enhance vanilla farming techniques in Milne Bay Province.
Farmers and agripreneurs actively participate in a hands-on training session provided by the EU-STREIT PNG Programme.
15/08/2024
EU-STREIT PNG establishes Nuku's first digital hub, providing opportunities for more than 16,000 residents of this remote area, especially farmers and agripreneurs, to access educational resources, global connectivity, and digital skills to boost productivity and market access, fostering sustainable economic growth in the region.
Tina Savinio feels happy with FTT site and its benefits for mothers smoking fresh fish catched from mighty Sepik river.
14/08/2024
Tina Savinio, a dedicated member and leader of the Kandangapma Women's Business Group in Papua New Guinea, has transformed their fish smoking business with innovative technology introduced by the EU-STREIT PNG Programme, significantly enhancing their livelihoods and community well-being.  
Youth Awareness Sessions in East Sepik Province organized by EU-STREIT PNG, NYDA and Provincial Community Development Units.
12/08/2024
The EU-STREIT PNG Programme partners with the National Youth Development Authority (NYDA) and Provincial Community Development Units to capacitate youths, empowering them to amplify their voices at policy level, embrace agriculture as a viable profession, and enhance youth access to information and resources.