In a vibrant show of community partnership and youth empowerment, NCSL Savings and Loan Society donated 100 Trukai Fun Run T-shirts to Badili Vocational School in Port Moresby city on Friday, June 13, 2025, reinforcing its commitment to education, wellness, and financial literacy among Papua New Guinea’s future workforce.
The event brought smiles and excitement to the school grounds as students received the bright yellow shirts that symbolize national unity and support for Team PNG ahead of the 2025 Pacific Mini Games in Palau. But the gesture went far beyond fun to run gear.
“This is a blessing for our school,” said Ms. Nancy Tetu, the school’s manageress, gratefully accepting the donation. “We are deeply thankful to NCSL for thinking of our students and including us in this national movement.”
The T-shirt handover also created an important platform for financial awareness. Representatives from NCSL took time to speak with students about the importance of saving early, budgeting smartly, and understanding personal finance—essential life skills for young people preparing to enter the workforce from vocational pathways.
Adding to the memorable occasion, NCSL staff were invited by the school to take part in its World Environment Day commemoration. In a symbolic act reflecting shared values of growth, sustainability, and future-building, the team planted a tree on campus alongside students and staff.
“This tree represents not just the environment, but the future—just like these students,” an NCSL team member shared. “Our support today is an investment in both.”
The Trukai Fun Run, now in its 25th year, is one of Papua New Guinea’s biggest charity events, aimed at raising funds to support Team PNG’s participation in international competitions. NCSL’s participation, through the Fun Run T-shirt auction and donations to schools, reflects a growing trend of businesses giving back through sport, education, and awareness.
As the country gears up for the national Fun Run on June 22, initiatives like this shine a spotlight on how corporate support can reach far beyond the track—planting seeds of knowledge, pride, and hope in the communities that need them most.