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Michael Butuhe, a retired primary-level teacher, and the community leader at Hambini Village.
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Triumph on the Hill: Hambini Village's Path to Transformation
18/09/2023

Thanks to community unity, international support by FAO, and visionary leadership, 9,000+ people of Hambini Village not only took a path to improve...

Sperian Kapia, Director of MUPA Cocoa Cooperative Ltd., in Angoram District, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea
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Remote Cocoa Farmers Uplift their Livelihood by Establishing Businesses with Premium Markets
11/08/2023

EU-STREIT PNG Programme strengthens cocoa farmers’ MSMEs across the Sepik region of Papua New Guinea and supports their connection with domestic and...

A new Vanilla Solar Dryer provided by the EU-STREIT PNG Programme to Ms Nancy Fale
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'We Are Ready to Export Vanilla'
20/06/2023

Ms Nancy Fale, a vanilla farmer from the Sepik region of Papua New Guinea explains how the new Vanilla Solar Dryer provided by the EU-STREIT PNG...

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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. 
Lesly and his daughter happily stand beside their fish pond full of grown fish.
08/08/2024
Lesley Nala, an electrician living in Sawarin Village, is setting the path to transform his family's life by venturing into fish farming with support from the EU-STREIT PNG Programme. His success in fish farming has not only improved their diet and income but also inspired his community.
07/08/2024
The EU-STREIT PNG Programme is enhancing local entrepreneurs' agribusiness management skills in the Sepik Region. A recent workshop trained 40 agripreneurs in business management and financial literacy, focusing on budgeting, saving, and professional business practices.
Mr. Ali Said Yesuf, the EU-STREIT PNG Programme Coordinators interacting with fisherfolks living around mighty Sepik river
13/07/2024
UNIC Canberra Interview with the EU-STREIT PNG Programme Coordinator, Mr. Ali Said Yesuf
Sperian Kapia (Left) and Karina Makori (Right) along with NZ partners are posing for a group photo at the Chocstock Festival. ©FAO-STREIT
11/07/2024
Supported by the EU-STREIT PNG Programme, Papua New Guinea's cocoa producers showcased their high-quality, ethically sourced beans at New Zealand's Chocstock festival, opening new market opportunities and highlighting sustainable growth.
Fabian Homboku is showcasing a tilapia fish grown in his fishpond.
08/07/2024
Led by Fabian Homboku with support from the EU-STREIT PNG Programme, Huareheng village is being transformed through fish farming and vanilla cultivation, boosting income, improving nutrition, and empowering the community, inspiring neighbouring villages to follow their lead.