03/05/2025
Growing up in a polygamous family with illiterate parents presented numerous challenges. My father, a driver, had children with multiple partners, but our family was the only one he stayed with after marrying my mother, his sixth wife. Despite his older age, he was gentle, and his passing in 2020 left a significant void.
As the firstborn of six, I've worked closely with my parents, facing the harsh realities of village life. In Sirunki, opportunities are limited, and livelihoods depend on farming – raising pigs, planting potatoes, carrots, onions, cabbage, and other vegetables that thrive in the cold climate. However, the low temperatures and high humidity prolong crop harvesting to over six months.
Our village, Porea Council Ward 21 Sirunki LLG, has a population of 3,000, but financial constraints hinder access to education. I, too, was forced to drop out after completing my second year studying fisheries and marine resources at UNRE Vudal in East New Britain.
Since 2019, I've navigated uncertainty, striving for a better future for myself and future generations. Despite the struggles, I remain hopeful and determined to create positive change in my village 💔😭
This is the new ACE that my wife and I have established since 2024 in our village helping underprivileged children here in Porea Sirunki 🙏
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