Research to improve livelihoods in the Western Province of PNG

Description

Family Farm Teams (FFT), a training model developed by researchers at the University of Canberra with the support ACIAR, has been adapted to empower agricultural families in Port Moresby, East New Britain, Western Highlands, New Ireland, Central and Morobe provinces.

The training focuses on youth engagement and leadership, with trials underway in farming and fishing communities in the South Fly District. Participants receive training on goal setting, communication, nutrition and food, family decision-making, financial literacy, and agricultural planning techniques.

Subject

Gender and community education

Period18 May 2022

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Media contributions

  • TitleResearch to improve livelihoods in the Western Province of PNG
    Degree of recognitionInternational
    Media typeWeb
    Country/TerritoryAustralia
    Date18/05/22
    DescriptionFamily Farm Teams (FFT), a training model developed by researchers at the University of Canberra with the support ACIAR, has been adapted to empower agricultural families in Port Moresby, East New Britain, Western Highlands, New Ireland, Central and Morobe provinces.

    The training focuses on youth engagement and leadership, with trials underway in farming and fishing communities in the South Fly District. Participants receive training on goal setting, communication, nutrition and food, family decision-making, financial literacy, and agricultural planning techniques.
    PersonsJosephine Caffery