Morobe Development Foundation Inc.

24/04/2026

The effects of climate change are becoming more severe along the Waria River, where continuous heavy rain and repeated flooding are destroying food gardens that local communities depend on for survival. Prolonged rainfall causes the soil to become waterlogged, making it difficult for crops such as taro, banana, yam, and sweet potato to grow properly. Floodwaters wash away fertile topsoil, drown young plants, and leave gardens damaged for long periods. As flooding happens more often, families are losing their main source of food and income, creating hunger, hardship, and uncertainty. This situation places increasing stress on communities because climate change is not only affecting the environment, but also threatening food security and the daily lives of people who rely on the land.

11/04/2026

Professional Services Available – Environmental & Data Collection Support

Are you in need of reliable and experienced professionals for short-term or part-time fieldwork and environmental services?

We offer skilled enumerators and technical support in the following areas:

Data collection and field surveys

Water, soil, and biological sampling

GIS mapping and remote sensing

Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA)

Wastewater analysis and management

Natural resource management

Our team brings strong technical expertise, field experience, and a commitment to delivering accurate and high-quality results.

📩 Contact us today:
Email: [email protected]
WhatsApp: +675 7015 4796

We look forward to supporting your next project.

16/01/2026

Call for Local Collaboration – Kiribati (Kiritimati & South Tarawa)
We are seeking a local contact in Kiribati, specifically with knowledge of Kiritimati (Christmas Island) and South Tarawa, to collaborate on an upcoming water assessment project supported by the World Bank, with stakeholders from a University in the Netherlands.
The local collaborator will be asked to provide practical insights on:
Boat hire and local transport costs
Geography and access conditions
Local culture and community protocols
On-the-ground logistics and coordination
Following successful engagement, the selected individual will serve as our primary in-country focal contact for the project.
If you are interested or can recommend a suitable person, please contact us at:
📧 [email protected] for further discussion and details.
We welcome expressions of interest from professionals, community leaders, researchers, or practitioners with strong local knowledge.

06/12/2025

✨ Free Brochure & Banner Design Support for Safe Houses! ✨

Are you a safe house looking to create impactful brochures, banners, or informational materials to:

Promote your services

Guide GBV survivors in seeking help

Provide clear steps on IPO (Interim Protection Order) procedures

Or strengthen your overall outreach?

We’re here to help!

Through UNV, we can connect you with skilled volunteer graphic artists — at no cost to you — who can design professional, survivor-friendly materials tailored to your needs.

📩 Interested? Contact us to get started.
Let’s work together to support and protect survivors in your community.
Email:
[email protected]

02/11/2025

We’re delighted to announce that MDF is now involved with the journal published by Elsevier. This collaboration reflects our commitment to supporting high-quality research publication, knowledge dissemination, and academic excellence.

Thank you to everyone who made this possible — we look forward to the exciting opportunities ahead.

26/10/2025

📢 Call for Solomon Islands NGOs – Support for GEF Small Grants Programme Proposals

The Global Environment Facility (GEF) Small Grants Programme (SGP) invites NGOs and community-based organizations in the Solomon Islands to submit proposals focused on climate change adaptation, resilience, and sustainable development.

To help you develop a strong and competitive proposal, the Market Development Facility (MDF) is offering technical assistance in proposal design and preparation.

📩 Contact MDF for support:
Email: [email protected]
WhatsApp: +675 7170 8775

Don’t miss this opportunity to strengthen your community’s resilience and contribute to a sustainable future for the Solomon Islands.

19/10/2025

🚨 Applications Open: New York City Urban Fellows Program 2026–2027(Fully-funded)
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19/10/2025

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Papua New Guinea is the world's largest exporter of tropical logs, but today a bombshell report published in Port Moresby asks: Who is really profiting from this resource wealth?

08/10/2025

Collaboration Invitation: Morobe Development Foundation Inc. (MDF)

Morobe Development Foundation Inc. (MDF) welcomes expressions of interest from research institutions, universities, and organizations based in Norway and other European countries to collaborate on joint research and community development projects.

Our key areas of focus include:

Environmental and climate change research

Sustainable agriculture and food security

Water supply, sanitation, and hygiene (WaSH)

Renewable and solar energy initiatives

Waste and resource management

Conservation and biodiversity monitoring

Education and capacity building

Public health and community wellbeing

Social development projects, including gender-based violence prevention, women’s empowerment, livelihood improvement, and governance and election awareness

Key Research and Conservation Sites

1. Kamiali Wildlife Management Area (KWMA)
Located along Papua New Guinea’s northern coastline, the Kamiali Wildlife Management Area is a unique ecological zone recognized by the Government of Papua New Guinea and the IUCN. The area hosts exceptional biodiversity, including endangered Leatherback turtle nesting grounds, diverse flora and fauna, and potential new or undiscovered species. This site offers significant opportunities for conservation biology, marine ecology, and climate resilience research.

2. Giu Wiwo Watershed, Waria Valley
The Giu Wiwo Watershed in the Waria Valley contains pristine virgin rainforest ecosystems supporting numerous bird species, echidnas, and diverse flora and fauna. This site presents excellent opportunities for ecological studies, forest carbon assessments, watershed management, and community-based conservation projects.

Please contact us on email contact@mdfong or WhatsApp us on +675 71708775

03/10/2025

Love Volunteering? Join UNV Today! 🌍

At MDF, we believe volunteering isn’t just about giving your time—it’s about making a lasting impact. That’s why we’re proud to be registered with the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) program.

✨ Why Volunteer?
✅ Make a real difference by helping communities in need
✅ Gain valuable experience and international exposure
✅ Earn UN certification and MDF/UN references that strengthen your university applications
✅ Open doors to opportunities to study, work and volunteer around the world

Volunteering is more than a service—it’s a path to personal growth, academic success, and global opportunities.

Learn more and sign up at: www.app.unv.org

📩 Contact MDF for guidance on your volunteering journey:
[email protected] | WhatsApp +675 71708775

03/10/2025

Applying for the EU-FCCB Scholarship?
We’re here to help you every step of the way!

** Identify a strong research topic that fits the scholarship fields
**Write and polish a winning research proposal
**Review and finalise your application before submission

Don’t miss this opportunity—deadline is 27 October 2025!

Contact us: [email protected]
WhatsApp: +675 71708775

Let us help you put forward your best application.

https://fccbpng.eu/scholarships?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR4wVGnyGqV0Cn1lIc23q6fJ0cRla5JGeqETKlHy7EvmGRrlnaeBTHTGt0KoLQ_aem_vz3vjbUI8B6biNRYFEhV9g

The scholarships are available to PNG citizens who have completed a Bachelor's degree for a 2-year Master’s programme through research (MPhil, MSc) at a PNG University (Unitech, UPNG, UNRE, UoG, DWU or PAU) in the following fields: Ecology, Biodiversity Conservation, Forestry, Agriculture, Climate...

30/09/2025

Working to secure DNA sequencing Permit from CEPA in collaboration with Basecamp Research.

https://basecamp-research.com/