To further solidify their collaboration, The Voice Inc. (TVI) and the University of Natural Resources and Environment (UNRE) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen their partnership.
TVI’s engagements within the university over the last four years are a testament to its commitment to the institution and the young people it serves.
Between 2021 and 2024, the organization engaged students for industrial training and conducted CleanGen Leadership Training programs. It hosted campus events in collaboration with students and the community, fostering student engagement and creating safe spaces for conversations around issues such as Drug and Alcohol Abuse.
Additionally, it supported innovative student projects that impacted communities and sponsored scholars 5 students with full scholarships with the first scholar successfully completing his studies in UNRE this year.
The new MOU captures a commitment to supporting innovative student research projects nationwide through CleanGen Hubs for students’ special projects and industrial training course requirements.
As part of the MOU signing, a Home Biogas Kit was donated to the university to kick-start these special projects. TVI’s Clean Generation program supports efforts to address climate change, sustainable agriculture, and sustainable livelihoods. The Home Biogas Kit is part of TVI’s commitment to assist final year students with their special projects and research papers. The kit will serve as a research tool for the university’s academic and farm projects.
Present at the MOU signing was UNRE Vice Chancellor Professor Aisak Pue and Dr Livingstone Tavul the Pro-Vice Chancellor Planning and Development. TVI representatives included Executive Director Ms Maliwai Sasingian, Senior Programs Manager Mrs Barbara T. Elias and Small Grants Coordinator Mr Slyney Tau.
Speaking on behalf of TVI, Maliwai Sasingian thanked UNRE for allowing the organization to carry out its programs within the university and expressed excitement on the work ahead through the MOU.
TVI also extends its gratitude to MASHAV Aid from Israel and Pacific Grow whose support to Mr. Slyney Tau enabled the donation of the Home Biogas Kit to UNRE.
TVI is present in all five state run universities throughout Papua New Guinea, offering various leadership development programs and support to students who are part of the organizations CleanGen Movement.