03/09/2026
Reliable Source of clean water Changing the Course of an entire community in Tufi, Northern Province
In Ward 12 of Tufi LLG, Northern Province, local youths and community members have already connected three villages to a gravity-fed water system through their own initiative, hard work, and determination. Now, with a K50,000 Community Grant from Digicel PNG Foundation, Tufi Youth Arise Movement Inc. (TYAM) will extend the system to four more villages, helping ensure that families across all seven villages can access safe and reliable water closer to home.
For many residents, especially women and girls, accessing water has meant travelling long distances by foot or canoe during dry seasons. The expansion project will reduce this burden, improve health and hygiene outcomes, and strengthen community resilience through a sustainable, locally managed water supply system.
Through volunteer labour, youth leadership, and a shared commitment to improving village life, Tufi Youth Arise Movement continues to create practical solutions that will benefit generations to come.
Project Officer of Tufi Youth Arise Movement, Benjamin Bade said: "The support from Digicel PNG Foundation will help us complete a vision that began with local action, ensuring every village in Ward 12 has access to clean and reliable water for years to come."