Our Story
Project Yumi was founded by a group of friends, all with connections to Papua New Guinea (PNG), who were sick of discussing the injustices and inequalities that the people of Papua New Guinea faced, and instead wanted to take action. With some members having grown up in PNG and other having visited the country, it was noticeable how under-resourced and neglected the schools and health centres were. The team knew that they could utilise many quality used resources within Australia, that would otherwise go to landfill, to make a difference within these areas.
Through their networks, team members were able to obtain an overwhelming amount of donations and support which assisted them in achieving their first project delivery. Since its inception, the Project Yumi team has saved over three million quality educational and health resources from landfills, delivering them to over one hundred and fifty schools and health centres across twenty provinces. Apart from their impact on the education and health sector, the Project Yumi team has also implemented a youth empowerment program, Project Wok, that supports economic growth for the country and demonstrates the capabilities of PNG youth.
The Project Yumi team strives to make lasting impacts in the communities in which they work with the unwavering support of volunteers and partners