Transforming Waste into Opportunity
Project Yumi’s Mission, Vision, and Values
MISSION
Project Yumi builds effective partnerships with local communities in Papua New Guinea, to enhance the quality of education and health care.
VISION
We envision Papua New Guineans having equitable access to adequate education and healthcare that improves their quality of life, creates opportunities for the future, and empowers them to reach their full potential.
VALUES
COLLABORATION
Fostering positive relationships with grass-root communities, businesses, and organisations so quality outcomes are achieved.
INTEGRITY
Ensure transparent procurement and delivery of resources and maintaining respectful partnerships with all stakeholders.
RESPECT
We listen, to acknowledge and value the needs of Papua New Guinea communities we work with, including their cultural beliefs.
PASSION
Passion is the heart of our organisation. We are continuously finding ways to make a difference.
EMPOWERMENT
Create opportunities for people within Papua New Guinea.
Sustainability at Project Yumi
Our impact to date
At Project Yumi, our operating model is centred on sustainability. By repurposing, upcycling and redirecting surplus education materials from landfill to classrooms and health centres in Papua New Guinea, we’re driving social change with an environmental lens. Besides saving over 3 million resources from landfill these are other ways we are impacting the environment:
Recycled over 20,000 plastic bottles for Containers for Change
Saved 100 kgs of paper per year by becoming a paperless charity
Redirected over 5,000 donations to other not-for-profits better suited to the donation
Delivered 20 hours of upcycling education sessions to local schools and businesses
Ensure a minimum of 85% of boxes used for shipping and packing are upcycled
Reduced containerized pallet use by 85% to save wood and plastic wrapping
SUSTAINABILITY REPORT
By diverting resources from landfills to communities in Papua New Guinea, we transform waste into opportunity, making a tangible impact on lives and the environment. Together, we create sustainable solutions that benefit both people and our planet.
Renee Mero
Founder and Director
Sustainable Development Goals
At Project Yumi, we are committed to aligning our operations with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to drive meaningful change and foster a sustainable future.
Good Health and Well-Being
Through providing much-needed medical equipment, our health initiative is working towards improving access to quality essential health care in Papua New Guinea.
Quality Education.
Our Project Skul initiatives is providing better access to quality education and upgrading education facilities in neglected communities of PNG.
Decent Work and Economic Growth
The Project Wok Program aligns with the Sustainable Development Goal of Decent Work and Economic Growth by creating job opportunities and providing vocational training that enhances participants' skills and employability
Responsible Consumption and Production
SDG - Project Yumi not only reduces waste but also maximizes the utility of existing resources. This initiative promotes a circular economy by extending the lifecycle of valuable materials, ensuring they are used effectively rather than discarded.