UPNG Bougainville Students Association

UPNGBSA DONATION UPDATE

The UPNGBSA is pleased to confirm the successful delivery of our first round of donations.

Working alongside the Port Moresby Bougainville Association, our team has completed the logistical transfer of critical aid supplies to the PNGDF Air Base. These materials are now staged for air-freight to Buka, where they will provide essential relief to communities in Bougainville severely affected by Cyclone Maila.

We anticipate distribution to those most in need will commence next week.

Our sincere thanks to every student, donor, and partner who contributed to this vital cause. Your support makes this possible.

The work continues, donations for Batch 2 remain open.

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Missed out last time? We're bringing them back.

Orders open now. Limited Stock
Members: K100
Non-Members: K130

Contact 7292 2856 (Max) or 7899 5364 (Sam) to secure yours.

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UPNGBSA DONATION UPDATE

Greetings all,

We’re pleased to advise that Batch 1 of donations has been packed and is ready for shipment to AROB

Thank you to every student and supporter who contributed items and freight costs. Your generosity is directly impacting communities back home.

Donations remain open.

Contact:
Max Michael - 7297 2856 or 82422252
Joylyne Taravaru - 8230 6401
Aaron Makori - 7989 6898
Alberta Diou - 7905 1649

UPNGBSA — Committed to serving Bougainville.

To our graduating members of the UPNG Bougainville Students Association,

On behalf of UPNGBSA, we extend our heartfelt congratulations to each of you on reaching this milestone. Your years of hard work, late nights, and dedication through assignments, exams, and everything in between have paid off.

You have not only earned your degrees, you’ve represented Bougainville with pride at UPNG and shown the next generation what’s possible. As you step into careers, service, and leadership, carry the same resilience and community spirit that got you here.

We are proud of you. The region and the nation need your skills, your ideas, and your heart.

Wishing you success in all that comes next.

With pride,
UPNGBSA Executive Team 2026

The Bougainville Voices Open Panel Discussion was held yesterday at UPNG, providing students with an informative discussion on key issues affecting Bougainville.

The initiative builds on a 2025 project facilitated by the Nazareth Centre for Rehabilitation in Bougainville, with support from United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and in coordination with the Autonomous Region of Bougainville Government (ABG).

The session featured panelists Ms. Stephanie Elijah (DIMI), Ms. Deviyani Laxmi Dixit (UNFPA) and Ms. Rebecca Kessin (Nazareth Centre for Rehabilitation), with UNFPA Representative Ms. Saira Shameem also in attendance.

The discussion highlighted findings from 26 participatory community dialogues conducted across the 13 districts in AROB.

This focused on key development areas on the ABG six benchmarks under the Bougainville Peace Agreement (BPA):
• Law and order
• Governance
• Social Services
• Human Development
• Economy Development
• Health and Standards of Living

A meaningful step in bringing Bougainville conversations to students.

https://sites.google.com/view/bougainville-voices/home

Calling all Bougainville colleagues and community in Port Moresby!

The Bougainville Students at UPNG are organising a relief donation drive to support our families and friends back home affected by Cyclone Maila.

Cyclone Maila has hit Bougainville hard, leaving many people in need of help.

We're reaching out to our fellow Bougainville colleagues in sister institutions and the Bougainville community to join us in this effort. Any kind of help will be greatly appreciated.

For more info, contact:
Max Michael - 7297 2856 or 82422252
Joylyne Taravaru - 8230 6401
Aaron Makori - 7989 6895
Alberta Diou - 79051649

Let's come together to support Bougainville!

To our families in Bougainville, our hearts are with you as you face the challenges brought by Cyclone Maila. May you stay safe, warm, and supported during this tough time.

Meet Your Newly Elected UPNGBSA Executives For 2026

President- Max Toroari Michael
Max is a 3rd year, majoring in Social Works and minor in Gender Studies

Male Vice President- Steven Katsiai
Steven is a 3rd year, majoring in History & minor in Anthropology.

Female Vice President- Samantha Uruaka
Samantha is a 3rd year Law Student

Treasurer- Joelyne Opety
Joey Is A 3rd Year Law student

Secretary- Joycelyne Kauori
Joy is a 2nd year major in Journalism & Public Relations and Minor In English Communication.

Fundraising Coordinator- Annette Bafui
Annette is a 3rd year major in Anthropology and Minor in History.

✨Orientation Program Highlights Pt.3✨

- Handover Takeover

Our outgoing Executives For 2025 passing on their roles to the new Executives for 2026

✨ Orientation Program Update Pt.2✨

- Introductions

Meet Your UPNGBSA Members For 2026
Yr1 - Yr4