A collection of academic writings and narratives from PNG writers.

Real Stories Behind University Graduation Photos

University graduation photos show happy students, parents and families. Social media are flooded with jubilant photos. Hugs and tears. Also, a heartfelt tribute to a single mother struggling to raise school fees for her kid. Or a sister who had to drop out of school so her school fees could…

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Example of Community development led by Youth in PNG
Example of Community development led by Youth in PNG

Youth Leading Community Development in PNG

It’s not easy to implement community development projects as a young person or a student while studying and here are a few takeaways. Fellow youths have asked me about youth development work and I am humbled to share a few lessons learnt to young people and students aspiring to implement…

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Christain Bible Translation SIL PNG
Reading Bible Local Language (L) Local School Children (R) Woman leader in Church

Christian Bible Translation Bwanabwana Language

This is the story of the Christian Bible translation of the Bwanabwana New Testament (Buki Tabu Waluwaluna) in the Samarai Murua District of Milne Bay Province. Buki Tabu Waluwaluna in the Bwanabwana language means the ‘New Testament Bible’. Bwanabwana language group, Milne Bay The arrival of the Canavan family from…

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PNG Tribe Nose-bleeding and Cane Swallowing Rituals

The ‘Last Real Man’, is a documentary film that captures the sacred cane swallowing ritual of the Eastern Highlands Province of Papua New Guinea. The documentary took six years to produce due to the strict rituals and sacredness of the traditional practice. Papua New Guinea (Bena) Tribe Initiation Ruth Ketau…

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College Admission Documents and Registration Steps

Many new students who are going to college will often wonder what kind of admission documents they should have to register. This informational guide will help. It aims to put in perspective a list of required (must-have) college admission documents; and also give details of the steps students go through…

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Beautiful things happen, distance yourself from negativity – students

Kayla writes and expresses herself beautifully. This story, teen friendship and relationship, is about the delicate balance of high school life; making life-long friends, especially, in a school where boy-girl relationship is discouraged. Kayla writes that strong friendship helps when you feel as if you were 'drowning'. She believes that…

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