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06/06/2026

The Spirit of Kokoda lives on.

For many Australians, Kokoda represents courage, sacrifice, endurance, and an enduring friendship between Australia and Papua New Guinea.

More than 80 years later, that friendship continues.

Today, it looks like students returning to school at KTF’s Kokoda College and Mt Koiari FODE Centre - the only high school offering along the Kokoda Track - to build a brighter future for themselves and their communities.

And it looks like supporters like you, helping make that future a reality.

Since 2019, 1000+ students have gained access to education through Kokoda College and the Mt Koiari FODE Centre, bringing opportunity, renewed hope, and learning closer than ever to communities across the Kokoda region.

Education is helping create the next generation of teachers, health workers, leaders and changemakers.

This is the next chapter of the Kokoda story.

A story of partnership.
A story of opportunity.
A story of education.

Right now, every donation will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $30,000.
Because education changes everything.

Donate today and double your impact! https://education-changes-everything.raiselysite.com/

05/06/2026

Education changes everything.

For 23-year-old Willie, it means the difference between relying on the family garden or becoming a teacher who can support his family and educate his community.

After Willie was not selected for Grade 10 at high school, he spent six years away from school. Back home, he helped his single mother in the garden, growing food for their family.

But Willie never gave up on education.

In his village, he sees young people who missed out on school. He dreams of becoming a teacher so he can help educate the next generation.

Today, he's back studying at Kokoda College, determined to achieve that dream.

His journey isn't easy.

From his remote village, Willie first travels 75 kilometres by PMV (public motor vehicle) to Popondetta, then takes another to Kokoda. In good weather, the journey takes 3 to 4 hours - but during the wet season, it can take as long as 5 to 6 hours on unsealed roads. Not your usual bus ride to school.

Yet the distance doesn't deter him.

Because Willie believes education can change everything.

"I hope to become a teacher in the future so I can support my mother and educate my people."

Willie is working hard to achieve that dream. But his story is still being written.

With your support, education can change everything.

You can help Willie complete high school, take the next step towards becoming a teacher, and one day return home to educate the next generation.

And right now, your impact can go even further.

All donations will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $30,000 (until 30 June 2026). 💙

Help Willie - and students like him - turn determination into opportunity.

Donate today - double your impact! https://education-changes-everything.raiselysite.com/

04/06/2026

2026 National FODE Conference - The digital future of FODE 🦋

For the past fortnight, the KTF team gathered alongside FODE counterparts from across the country at the 2026 National FODE Conference. Participants were trained on new digital platforms designed to expand access to education across Papua New Guinea, described by National FODE as the “The digital future of FODE.”

We were proud to see KTF recognised as a leading FODE partner, with many attendees keen to learn more about our innovative approach to delivering second-chance education in rural and remote communities.

It's exciting to see the future of FODE becoming increasingly digital, helping more students access education, no matter where they live.

KTF CEO, Dr Genevieve Nelson - who presented at the conference - said it best, "FODE teachers and coordinators are truly the unsung heroes of PNG, providing not just a second chance education pathway, but in so many cases, the only chance."

Learn more about KTF's FODE program in Papua New Guinea here: https://www.ktf.ngo/program-education

03/06/2026

For a limited time, your impact is doubled!

Right now, thanks to a generous KTF supporter, every donation to Kokoda College will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $30,000, until June 30 2026.

That means:
📚 $35 becomes $70
Equip a student with stationery, calculators and study tools (x2 students with matching)

🎓 $50 becomes $100
Cover FODE registration costs for a subject for a student (or 2 subjects when matched)

🚌 $100 becomes $200
Help a student get to and from school during the year (matching transports 2 students)

💻 $250 becomes $500
Provide a tablet loaded with educational resources (2 tablets with matching)

👩‍🏫‍ $1,000 becomes $2,000
Contribute to wages of the lecturers behind students' education (matching doubles your contribution)

🌏 $2,200 becomes $4,400
One Student, One Year of Study: Support a student for a year of study at Kokoda College or Mt Koiari FODE (matched = 2 students)

Education changes everything.

For students at Kokoda College, it means a second chance -
a chance to learn, to lead, and to build a future.

And right now, your donation can reach twice as far.

Donate today and double your impact: https://education-changes-everything.raiselysite.com/

01/06/2026

Education changes everything. 🦋

For students across the Kokoda region, education is more than a classroom.

Education, through FODE, is a second chance. For many, their only chance to complete high school.

A pathway to opportunity, renewed hope and a brighter future.

Right now, students are ready to return to school at Kokoda College - but they need support to make it possible.

That’s why we’re launching our Education Changes Everything campaign.

Donate today to make education possible for students at Kokoda College.

Donate before 30 June and your gift will be matched - dollar for dollar - up to a total of $30,000 thanks to a generous supporter who believes in the power of education.

This means your impact is doubled:

🦋 One student becomes two
🦋 One future becomes two

For many students in the Kokoda region, Kokoda College is a lifeline because education can change their future - and the future of their communities.

Today, you can help make education possible.

Donate now and double your impact:

You make it possible. Double your impact today.

27/05/2026

So proud to see Kicks 4 Kokoda in action at Awala Primary School 💙💚

From sport and teamwork to health, inclusion, and community awareness — this is what it looks like when young people are supported to learn, lead, and thrive.

Students were divided into four teams representing the HERO values of Honesty, Excellence, Respect and Openness. After a nail-biting grand final, Team Openness claimed victory! ⚽🏆

While matches were underway, Just Play engaged younger students through fun football mini-games, and Paralympian Manega Tapari introduced children to badminton through interactive activities.

Awareness booths led by the Organization of Persons with Disability (OPD), Community Development, and local health workers shared important messages on inclusion, gender-based violence, child protection, and health.

A huge thank you to the Awala community and our partners for making days like this possible.

KTF's Kicks 4 Kokoda is generously supported by the Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade through Team Up and delivered in partnership with PNG Olympic Committee

24/05/2026

“You can feel the peace here.”

This week, the National GBV Secretariat visited KTF’s Safe Haus in Oro Province. These words stayed with us. Because peace here means something deeper.

🦋 It means safety.
🦋 It means dignity.
🦋 It means the space to begin again.

For women and children experiencing violence, the Safe Haus is more than a place to stay. It’s a place to heal, rebuild, and rediscover hope.

And every safe space like this exists because people choose to care, to partner, and to act.

Learn about the impact of the Safe Haus and KTF's other equality work in Oro province in a new independent evaluation: https://www.ktf.ngo/policies-reports-publications

21/05/2026

After 20 years away from school, Nancy made the decision to return to her education - while raising four children and working as a full-time elementary teacher in her community.

"I’ve never had this opportunity before. I don’t need to stress about choosing between my books or medical expenses, I can budget for my family and complete my studies. Because FODE is free, there is no burden."

Through determination and discipline, she became Dux of her class in 2024.
In 2025, she graduated Grade 12.

Now, has been accepted into university to pursue Early Childhood Education.

"Enrolling myself in FODE was the most important thing I did in helping me be successful. It was a privilege to be able to upgrade my studies."

Nancy’s story is a powerful reminder: when access to education exists, futures can change.

KTF's FODE program in New Ireland Province is generously supported by Newmont Papua New Guinea.

14/05/2026

“Standing here today are educators who decided that being ‘good enough’ wasn’t enough.” 💚💙

Over 300 students across New Ireland Province have celebrated their KTF FODE graduations. 50 students completed Grade 10 and 175 students graduated with Grade 12 certificates. Bikpela hamamas lo yu!

95% of the students graduating are already in the teaching profession. They are upgrading their qualifications while continuing to teach in classrooms and schools. Their dedication and commitment is strengthening education in their communities and province.

Fee-free. Flexible. A second chance at education. Supported by Newmont Papua New Guinea, over 500 students in New Ireland have access to FODE education.

As Grade 12 Dux Kiapsini Tarsisius shared:
“We told our students, you can do it, and now we can look them in the eye and say, I did it!” 🌟

05/05/2026

The 2025 Archer Leaders are now university graduates 🎓

We’re incredibly proud to celebrate this milestone, with our Archer Leader graduates across Papua New Guinea completing degrees in engineering, law, applied economics, tourism and hospitality, science, accounting and more. 💼📚

Supporting their academic achievements, the Archer Leadership Development Program helped build confidence, values and adaptive leadership skills during the graduates' final year of study. Poised to take the next steps in their career and their leadership journey, we are shouting from the rooftops - CONGRATULATIONS!!!!