05/08/2026
Community-Based Disaster Risk Management (CBDRM) Training Successfully Conducted in Port Moresby
This activity was made possible through funding support from the South Pacific Division (SPD) under the Disaster Ready Church Project.
ADRA PNG successfully delivered a three-day Community-Based Disaster Risk Management (CBDRM) training from 28-30 July 2026 at the Somare Institute of Leadership and Governance (SILAG) Centre in Port Moresby, National Capital District. In partnership with the Central Papua Conference, a total of 30 church leaders and local volunteers successfully completed the training, enhancing their knowledge, skills and capacity to identify hazards, assess risks, develop community disaster management plans, implement preparedness and mitigation measures, and respond effectively during emergencies.
By strengthening local response capacities, the training contributes to building communities and churches that are better prepared for disasters, capable of reducing disaster risks, and able to respond more effectively to emergencies. This ultimately supports increased community resilience and helps reduce the loss of lives and livelihoods during disaster events.
The training also enables communities to establish and implement disaster risk reduction measures, strengthen local disaster management structures, and improve coordination and collaboration with government authorities, humanitarian agencies, and church partners. Through these efforts, communities are better equipped to take ownership of disaster preparedness and response activities at the local level.
ADRA PNG remains committed to supporting safer, stronger, and more resilient communities across Papua New Guinea. We sincerely thank all 30 participants for their active participation, commitment, and dedication throughout the training.
ADRA PNG also extends its sincere appreciation to the South Pacific Division (SPD) for its generous funding support and the Central Papua Conference of the Seventh-day Adventist Church - Papua New Guinea, which made this important capacity-building initiative possible.