At the commemoration of International Human Rights day held today outside Sir Guise Stadium, 10 Civil Society Organizations received their grants from the Government.
Secretary for Department of Community Development and Religion Jerry Ubasi announced a K7.9M funded by the Government to help each of the existing organization function and carry out more projects in helping to keep a safer PNG and bring every citizen together in peace.
Mr. Ubasi extended his gratitude towards leaders in the frontline that are doing a great work to make sure funding is available.
“I will not invent any new thing, CSO are already on ground and they are carrying out the work. I do not need to come up with a lot of programs. Our responsibility is to support such organizations”.
A call of action card was presented to the NCD Authority pleading for certain issues or actions to be taken to better address them at the higher level of authority.
The call of action card was received by City manager Ravu Frank and Secretary Jerry Ubasi.
In the closing remarks of Governor Parkop delivered by Mr. Frank, he urged each of the CSO to properly use the funds by effectively doing projects in the communities.