Gender based violence is a development issue because it affects everyone on all levels and in all spheres of life. ADI is committed to ensure its staff and those that it serve, live a life, free from all forms of violence. 

Enhancing SGBV Prevention & Response in PNG

In line with its twin-track approach to addressing harmful gender norms, roles and relations and exclusionary practices, ADI takes a twin-track approach in its gender-based violence program ensuring that both prevention and response interventions are supported to address the high prevalent rate in PNG. 

ADI through its TROPHE project, funded by the World Gold Council, has two main objectives of:

  • Improving access to proper care and support services for survivors of SGBV through capacity building of health workers, development of district referral pathway, and refurbishment and establishment of support space at the Namatanai District Hospital.
  • Increasing health seeking behaviour and access to sexual reproductive health education and services for students in Namatanai and Lihir Secondary schools.  

Other Programs

Improving Women's Health

ADI is dedicated to improving maternal health. In Papua New Guinea, a nation where maternal mortality rates are among the highest globally, ranging from 215 to 900 per 100,000 live births. In contrast, Australia’s rate is approximately 20 per 100,000. Contributing factors include limited access to skilled birth attendants - only 56.5% of births are […]

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Improving Child Health

At ADI, we believe that every child deserves a healthy start in life, no matter where they live. In PNG, children in rural and remote areas face significant health challenges, with limited access to medical care, preventive services, and essential health education. Through our programs, we work alongside local health authorities to strengthen child health […]

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Gender Equality, Disability & Social Inclusion

At ADI, we define Gender equity disability and social inclusion as, ensuring that our services are equitable, accessible and inclusive for everyone. ADI's Commitment ADI’s commitment to human rights is enshrined in our Mission Statement and all work that we do to progress the achievement of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and related United […]

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