Together with Nasfund, Buk bilong Pikinini (BbP) released a reader yesterday titled "When I Grow Up, I Want to Be an Accountant." Children came dressed as their dream careers for the occasion, which was held at BbP's 6 Mile Library Learning Centre (LLC). At the launch were miniature professional Thapau Clement wearing a matching Nasfund outfit and Nasfund role model Netanya Stanley, who inspired the kids in attendance. Young readers were given the opportunity to learn about accounting through enjoyable and instructive exercises during the event, which featured a variety of engaging financial literacy activities guided by a team of Nasfund professional accountants and financial advisors. “When I Grow Up, I want to be an Accountant” is a level 4 Buk Bilong Pikinini Reader, which delves into the work of an accountant, explaining to students that an accountant is a person who keeps track of money, including how much is coming in and going out of a business or an organization. Nasfund role model Netanya Stanley who works as an accounts officer in the Finance Division of Nasfund, encouraged young readers to persevere in their education to reach their chosen profession in the future. “If you love numbers, you will love accounting.” BbP Vice-Chair and Founder, Anne-Sophie Hermann expressed her gratitude to Nasfund for their long-term support to BbP. “Through their provision of an office space since 2010, BbP has been able to grow to serve thousands of children in our LLCs with a comprehensive Early Childhood Literacy program every day.” “With the addition of the reader, we launched today, we can work together to provide young children with an opportunity to become financially literate from a young age, which will allow them to learn to look after their families well and save money for the future.” The WIGU series, now comprising 25 books, offers children a glimpse into a wide variety of careers they can aspire to pursue. With plenty of visual cues and learning activities, each book in the series assists students in understanding various themes, professions, and courses. Favored by both educators and learners, these publications present vocations in Papua New Guinea that are both necessary and attainable. These books give a lot of kids a great chance to learn about careers that they might not otherwise hear about. The series inspires young people to have big dreams and understand the value of education in reaching their objectives. In addition to being a great reading resource, the WIGU series enhances students' understanding by teaching them about financial literacy, PNG culture, history, jobs that focus on the community, health awareness, agriculture, and wildlife conservation. Leanne Resson, BbP Executive Officer stated that it was vital for young children to have role models to aspire to so they can understand the importance of education and see themselves in professional roles they may otherwise not have thought possible. “BbP publishes books with and for PNG’s children and we could not be more grateful for Nasfund’s support to create this vital financial literacy reader.” Nasfund has been a proud Platinum partner of BbP since 2010, supporting the charity through various initiatives, including the WIGU book series. This partnership highlights Nasfund’s commitment to investing in the future of PNG by supporting educational programs that inspire and empower the nation’s youth.