EDUCATION
Fuzzy Wuzzy Angel Scholarships
In 2013, the Foundation is supporting over 320 primary, secondary and tertiary students on Fuzzy Wuzzy Angel Scholarships. The scholarships cover students’ tuition fees, educational resources and uniform, food, and boarding (where applicable). Scholarships are awarded to students for the rest of their schooling and make an enormous difference to families struggling to pay expensive school fees in PNG. >> Read more about our scholarships >>
School Resource and Infrastructure Support
In 2013, we continue to support 40 elementary, primary and secondary schools with vital educational resources and infrastructure support. Each of our schools are supported with a range of resources including textbooks and library books, stationeries, teacher resources, furniture, and general maintenance for classrooms.
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Elementary Teacher Training
Local elementary teachers are urgently needed for schools situated in many of the Kokoda Track communities. In partnership with the PNG Education authorities, the Foundation has trained 56 elementary teachers in 2012 via its Certificate of Elementary Teaching. These teachers will return to their home villages to operate the elementary school after they have graduated from the course. >> Read more about our elementary teachers >>
Primary Teacher Training
In 2013, The Foundation is also supporting some members of the communities along the track to train as primary teachers via the PNG Diploma of Primary Teaching. The students undertake a 2-year diploma at teachers colleges in PNG and are supported on the Foundation’s bonded scholarships. The teachers then return to teach in the primary schools in or near their home village after they graduate. >> Read more about our primary teachers >>
Furniture Distribution
The Foundation recently embarked on a large project in partnership with Rotary Australia. This exciting initiative saw us deliver 80 classrooms worth of furniture to 21 elementary and primary schools in the Kokoda Track catchment area. Furniture was delivered to students and teachers in classrooms who were previously sitting on the floor. >> Read more about our furniture distribution initiative >>
Track Teacher Salary Incentives
The Foundation also supports elementary teachers along the Track via its Track Teacher Salary Incentives program. This initiative was created in 2011 to ensure that the elementary schools along the Kokoda Track remain open. In 2013, the Foundation is supporting the salaries of 24 qualified elementary teachers along the Kokoda Track. Without our support, the schools would close. >> Discover more about the teachers we support along the Track >>
Bisset Medal
Every year, the Foundation awards the Bisset Medal to the top student graduating from its Fuzzy Wuzzy Angel Scholarship Program. Named after Stan & Butch Bisset, Bisset Medal winners are supported with their university tuition and boarding fees, food and living allowances, a school resource allowance, mentoring, and an exchange program to Australia. The Foundation recently awarded its 3rd Bisset Medal. >> Read more here >>
Archer Leadership Scholars Program
This year, the Foundation is also continuing its Archer Leadership Scholars program. Funded by the Fred P. Archer Charitable Trust, this exciting scholarship is the first of its kind in PNG. It is awarded annually to six exceptional tertiary students from across PNG who have demonstrated exceptional academic abilities, promising leadership skills and a desire to go on to future leadership roles in PNG. >> Read more about the scholars here >>
Kokoda College
In 2013, we are embarking on our biggest initiative to date - the creation and construction of the Kokoda College. The Kokoda College will be a state-of-the-art training facility based in remote Koko village offering courses in Elementary & Primary Teaching and Community Health Work. There is a lack of training facilities throughout PNG in these vital areas and the Kokoda College will be a beacon of hope for the region and the nation. >> Read more >>
Volunteering - Teachers
This year, the Foundation is also continuing to support Australian volunteers to be placed in schools along the Kokoda Track, providing a rich exchange for both the teachers and the students.The Foundation identifies and supports Australian trained teachers to go into the Track schools and provides vital training and professional development courses for the local elementary teachers. >> Click here to read more about volunteering in the Kokoda schools >>