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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    • 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