The PNG Tribal Foundation and the Central Provincial Government have entered into discussions to restore essential education opportunities and medical services to the children in remote Dorobisoro Village in Mt. Koiari area of Central province.

The village, which has been without government services and accessible only by small planes for decades, recently gained attention following the official opening of the Ghost Mountain Expedition; a trek led by American and Australian trekkers, supported by the PNG Tribal Foundation.

This revealed a severe lack of resources and a profound hunger for education among the children.

As a direct result of the expedition, PNG Tribal Foundation President GT Bustin met with Mrs. Marybrenda Kasokason, the Central Provincial Government’s acting Education Division Advisor, on November 12, 2025.

Mrs. Kasokason confirmed the provincial government’s full support under Governor Rufina Peter's leadership.

“We are definitely in support of the efforts Tribal Foundation is putting to have come onboard in partnership with us and we will make sure education opportunities are given to the children who have potential.”

Meanwhile, Mr. Bustin emphasized that the Tribal Foundation's involvement is not for business, but for the people to benefit and to make a difference along the trail.

The teams have agreed to visit the non-operational school along the trek route next month for an assessment of the school and local clinic.

In addition, the discussions also involve the Education Department with a focus on how the government can best support the return of essential services to the villages along the trail.

The Dorobisoro Village is situated along the track used by American soldiers during World War II in 1942 and has long struggled with access to basic services.

With these ongoing talks, there is hope for a brighter future for the children and community of Dorobisoro.