It is a story of people helping people, of the human spirit, in this case, of Papua New Guineans banding together to help out a victim of Gender Based Violence. Board President of Advancing PNG Leaders Network and staunch Human Rights Advocate, Ms. Ruth Kissam reached out to her network of friends and colleagues on her social media, seeking financial assistance, for a mother and her two children to escape a dangerous situation. In her appeal posted to Facebook, Ruth stated that they had raised enough money for the family facing violence that needed to be repatriated as soon as possible and that they had hit their target. “I appreciate all the people who reached out to me to help, especially in this trying times, people were still able to help out, with most sending K20s and K10s. The largest amount we received was a donation of K300 from a mother and daughter.” The overwhelming response saw a total of K3000 raised in just under 2 hours after Ruth Kissam posted the appeal. “And even as we speak, people are still messaging me to assist and sending in cash.” Ruth said in the case of defending the helpless, such support from people is a real blessing for first responders. Even though she was unable to provide any details about the victim of Gender Based Violence, as the matter is before the courts, Ruth Kissam did however reveal, that she was on her way to purchase tickets for the victim and her children and expressed her utmost gratitude to all the people that responded to her appeal for help.