Six trainers specialized in dance, acrobatics, yoga, and kung fu completed an 11-week table session program and were awarded leadership certificates from the PNG Tribal Foundation under the Senisim PNG Program this week.
The program, delivered under the Active City Development Program (ACDP), was a behaviour change initiative that integrates physical activity with leadership development.
It is aimed to strengthen the participants’ leadership capacity while promoting healthy living.
Active City Development Program lead, Ezra Adino, said that as part of their role, the trainers led participants through structured physical activities, using movement not only as a means of fitness but also as a tool to inspire discipline, teamwork, and positive habits.
“Each participant walked away with valuable insights, shaped by their individual personalities and leadership journeys.”
“A core message that resonated with all was the importance of leading by example.”
He added that the training emphasized the impact of consistent, values-based leadership in influencing both individuals and communities.
The Senisim PNG Program, focused on personal transformation, will now support the continued good work of these participants within the Active City Development Program (ACDP) through community engagement.
Participants are now encouraged to apply what they have learned in their daily lives and take initiative in leading table discussions.
In addition, the leadership training is part of a broader effort by the Active City Development Program to foster healthier, more empowered communities across Port Moresby through fitness, education, and civic participation.
The Active City Development Program (ACDP) is a non-profit initiative by the National Capital District Commission (NCDC), launched in 2016 to make Port Moresby a healthier, cleaner, and safer city.
It uses free, inclusive physical and creative activities like yoga, walking, dance, drama, and martial arts to engage communities, especially youth and marginalized groups.
Moreover, ACDP promotes health, peace, social inclusion, and personal empowerment, while also addressing education, the environment, and employment.
Its goal is to build a united, active, and responsible city through community participation.