A newly formed charity group called the ‘Hands For All,” has begun a voluntary voter education initiative in Port Moresby, aimed at promoting informed voting and discouraging corruption ahead of future national elections especially the coming 2027 National Election.
The group is made of three young educated young men in ATS, led by the group’s president, Abraham Mondo, alongside members Moxcy John and Frank Kua.
The group recently carried out its first awareness session within their local community in ATS, Moresby Northeast Port Moresby and plans to expand the program across all electorates in the city and eventually into rural parts of the country.
Mr. Mondo said the initiative aligns with the core purpose of Hands For All, which focuses on community education and civic responsibility.
He confirmed the organization is newly established and is currently in the process of formal registration.
He said the group’s focus is on educating citizens particularly young people and the less educated about their democratic rights and responsibilities, including the importance of understanding the voting process and the purpose of elections.
“We took this initiative to educate our people, especially here in Port Moresby settlement area, and if possible, around PNG,” Mr. Mondo said.
“We want to help our citizens understand democratic rights and avoid corruption when it comes to general elections.”
He said the program aims to encourage voters to reflect on leadership choices and to reject practices such as vote-selling, which he described as damaging to the country’s democratic integrity.
“We always sell our integrity when it comes to elections.”
“We sell our vote for money, and that is not right.”
“As citizens of this democratic nation, we must respect the voting process and have dignity when we vote.”
Mr. Mondo said the group is not affiliated with any political party, government agency, non-government organization, or the National Electoral Commission, and that the initiative is entirely self-funded and voluntary.
“We are not sponsored by the government, nor by the non-government organizations (NGOs), and not by the Electoral Commission.”
“We are doing this on our own to advocate for our people and our communities.”
He said the first awareness session held within their local community, was well received and encouraged the group to continue.
“We did one in our own community, and it was awesome. People loved it.”
“That is why we are confident to do it again.”
Moreover, Mr. Mondo said that Hands For All plans to conduct further sessions across Port Moresby’s three electorates, with the long-term goal of reaching rural communities in other provinces where access to civic education is limited.
“People need this information, and we hope to go into rural areas as well, because understanding why we vote and who we vote for is very important.”
Furthermore, the group hopes to roll out additional awareness sessions within the year as part of its broader community outreach efforts so that the communities in Port Moresby are well educated for Next Year’s National Education.
