Senisim Pasin

Senisim Pasin A strategic Tribal Foundation initiative in alliance with the National Strategy for Responsible Sustainable Development.

Senisim Pasin (“change our ways”) is a national campaign that has been specially designed to change thinking and cultural attitudes about how women are valued in Papua New Guinea. It does not belong to the Tribal Foundation or our partners but to all of Papua New Guinea and to anyone who wants to be part of the progress. Senisim Pasin is a community benefit for our beloved Papua New Guinea. It ins

pires us all to get involved, join forces, and Change our Ways. Statistics suggest that as many as seven out of ten women in Papua New Guinea will be subjected to gender based violence in their lifetime. Senisim Pasin takes a positive approach to this problem that has outlived its past due date and invites men, women, and children to be part of the solution. The campaign is centered around a powerful documentary film by the same name that resonates deeply with Papua New Guineans. The film has already begun to create a snowball effect and together with the campaign is destined to leave Papua New Guinea, and other Pacific Island Nations, forever changed. The campaign consist of three parts:
Film Screenings
The film will be shown on mobile theatres to communities across Papua New Guinea, mostly in outdoor settings, yet also shown in schools, churches, community centers and prisons. Each showing will consist of three components : first, a viewing of the documentary; second, an education component where participants will be taught conflict avoidance communication tools in cooperation with local resource providers; and third, a call to action where each participant will be invited to Senisim Pasin (Change their Ways) through taking a verbal pledge and signing the same. Individuals who sign the pledge to be part of the change will be given a special Senisim Pasin Bracelet along with 10 specially designed tools for communication and conflict resolution. They will be directed to the Senisim Pasin page for ongoing education and discussion. Empowering Partners
The Tribal Foundation was one of the first supporters behind the 2013 “Women Arise” movement that culminated with the passage of the 2013 Family Protection Act in PNG’s Parliament. Senisim Pasin supports and will work in cooperation with the efforts of local and international partners who are also working on gender based violence so as not to replace such services, but instead to leverage their expertise and work in each community. Partnership with these groups will culminate in engaging the resource groups to assist with delivery of the conflict resolution tools as well as direct Papua New Guineans to these local resource groups for additional assistance and follow up. The campaign is creating a neutral platform where all organizations in this space can generate awareness and work together. National Awareness/Legal Council
Senisim Pasin has also been designed to create awareness and bring the issue of gender-based violence to the forefront at a national level. Our media partners have been engaged from the start of the campaign and will compliment a holistic media ad campaign that is slated to start in 2016. Additionally, the Campaign will include the establishment of a Legal Council intended to prosecute and bring awareness to targeted cases involving gender based violence. We invite you to join the campaign and help change the world. For more information on how you can join please contact us on the Senisim Pasin page or send an email to [email protected]

A total of 123 people, including students from Rawal Primary School in Kavieng, New Ireland Province, have signed the Se...
28/05/2026

A total of 123 people, including students from Rawal Primary School in Kavieng, New Ireland Province, have signed the Senisim Pasin Pledge, committing themselves to becoming agents of positive change within their homes, schools, and communities.

PNG Tribal Foundation, in partnership with AFL PNG, conducted a week-long awareness program engaging children, youths, mothers and community members through screening sessions, discussions and AFL activities focused on challenging attitudes and behaviours surrounding Gender-Based Violence (GBV).

A total of 44 locals in Bagail Community signed the pledge during the screening program, while 73 students and two teachers signed during a documentary filming session at Rawal Primary School on Wednesday .

Community members openly discussed issues of domestic violence, drug abuse and the disrespect of women, calling for more awareness and action in communities.

PNG Tribal Foundation continues to promote conversations around GBV, Sorcery Accusation Related Violence (SARV), education, respect and valuing women through the Senisim Pasin Program.

A total of 146 students, parents and teachers attended the Senisim Pasin screening at Mary Help of Christians Vocational...
12/05/2026

A total of 146 students, parents and teachers attended the Senisim Pasin screening at Mary Help of Christians Vocational Education Training Centre along Taurama Road in Port Moresby last Saturday.

The screening program focused on gender-based violence, sorcery accusation-related violence, drug abuse and other social issues. It was brought to the school upon the school management’s request to allow students to learn about issues faced today and how they, as individuals, can address them and contribute meaningfully in their homes and communities.

A total of 45 participants signed the Senisim Pasin pledge to become agents of change in their own communities.

Open discussions were held between students, parents and teachers on the documentary watched and the messages that stood out to them.

The school management has built a good partnership with PNG Tribal Foundation and is looking forward to more engagement with the school moving forward.

It is the second time the screening program has been conducted at the school.

Sport is a powerful vehicle for bringing communities together, creating safe and inclusive spaces where women and girls ...
28/04/2026

Sport is a powerful vehicle for bringing communities together, creating safe and inclusive spaces where women and girls can participate in physical activity with confidence. Since 2018, PNG Tribal Foundation and AFL PNG have partnered to deliver sports programs alongside community screening initiatives on gender issues, reaching thousands of people across local communities.

Through the Pilai Long Senis Program, sport also becomes a platform to empower women and girls to speak out against domestic violence, while actively engaging men and boys as part of the solution.

We promote the use of the following communication tools to help de-escalate tensions within households and communities.
Pictures: PNG Tribal Foundation made presentation on their awareness program during the AFL PNG Conference 2026 last week at Gateway Hotel.

A TOTAL of 16 females signed the Senisim Pasin pledge, committing their thoughts, words and actions to reducing violence...
15/04/2026

A TOTAL of 16 females signed the Senisim Pasin pledge, committing their thoughts, words and actions to reducing violence in their homes and communities to help create a better future for the next generation.

The Senisim Pasin Program under PNG Tribal Foundation conducted a joint awareness with PNG AFL in Gerehu, Moresby Northwest, last Friday aimed at promoting peaceful communities and encouraging youths to choose sports.

More than 30 people, mostly mothers, youths and children, attended the session where a 45-minute film titled Senisim Pasin was screened by the Tribal Foundation team. Participants learnt that social issues such as domestic violence and intimate partner violence remain common problems affecting families in the suburb.

Senisim Pasin National Coordinator Marjorie Finkeo said gender-based violence against women must be treated as everyone’s responsibility.

“If you face violence at home, do not remain silent. Report it to the police or speak openly so you can receive help,” Ms Finkeo said.

Several women attended the awareness refused to speak out due to fear but shared concerns about similar situations in their communities.

PNG AFL also engaged more than 40 school children in footy activities at the Gerehu Sports Field.

PNG Tribal Foundation thanked Pilai Lon Senis Management and community leaders for their continued support in making the awareness successful.

Students urged not to engage in community gossip on sorcery STUDENTS were urged not to engage in community gossip about ...
10/04/2026

Students urged not to engage in community gossip on sorcery

STUDENTS were urged not to engage in community gossip about sorcery during the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace celebration held at Taurama Aquatic Centre in Port Moresby this week.

Senisim Pasin National Coordinator Marjorie Finkeo addressed more than 100 students who attended the event during their school holidays, encouraging them to become agents of change within their homes, schools, peer groups and sporting communities.

Ms Finkeo said spreading rumours and accusing innocent women or girls of being sorcerers or sanguma is against the law and violates human rights.

“You as individuals play an important role in your communities. When you hear elders or people around you accusing someone of practising sorcery, do not participate in the discussion. Instead, report it to your parents, community leaders or the nearest police station before an innocent life is harmed,” she said.

She said young people have the responsibility to stand up against harmful rumours and promote respect, peace and unity within their communities.

Students who attended the awareness session expressed gratitude for learning about the work of Tribal Foundation and social issues affecting communities, including drug abuse, domestic violence and sorcery accusation related violence.

The event also highlighted the role of sport in promoting inclusion, reducing inequalities and encouraging young people to participate in positive and healthy activities.

Tribal Foundation runs screening program on Mushu IslandIt was the first time an awareness program on sorcery accusation...
07/04/2026

Tribal Foundation runs screening program on Mushu Island

It was the first time an awareness program on sorcery accusations and domestic violence was brought to Mushu Island in February.

PNG Tribal Foundation conducted its screening program, Senisim Pasin, a community outreach initiative through documentary screening in Sup Village. The event saw more than 60 villagers, both young and old, turn up in large numbers. Many described the program as eye-opening and expressed their gratitude for the opportunity.

PNG Tribal Foundation President GT Bustin and his team screened the documentary Senisim Pasin, which focuses on shifting cultural mindsets and encouraging greater value and appreciation for women and gender equality.

The screening sparked meaningful discussions during an open forum that followed, with many participants describing it as an eye-opener.

Esther Numbos from Sup Village, a mother of two children aged 14 and 18, raised concerns about the increase in drug abuse and law-and-order issues in the village. She said many parents have failed to prioritise education for their children.

“The film shows that we stop our daughters from furthering their education because we believe they belong at home looking after families,” Esther said.

Rodney Maiet said it is now up to the youths to take responsibility to shift their mindset and start making the right decisions, rather than resorting to violence whenever rumours arise.

Sup Village Chief Vincent Kamboge thanked PNG Tribal Foundation for bringing the program to the community, saying such opportunities have been needed for a very long time.

A Wewak CID officer who attended the screening said documentary awareness programs are new to many communities but are very important in helping locals change their mindset. He added that such programs are also valuable for police awareness.

He also thanked the Foundation for raising awareness about the Glassman Act 2022, noting that many people were unaware that such a law exists to hold perpetrators accountable.

PNG Tribal Foundation Supported Displaced Families A TOTAL of 29 displaced families, including children, received food r...
31/03/2026

PNG Tribal Foundation Supported Displaced Families

A TOTAL of 29 displaced families, including children, received food rations from PNG Tribal Foundation while battling for justice in Port Moresby last week.

It is now almost four months since the families, including 14 children, fled their homes at Kipo settlement, East Boroko. Scattered across the nation’s capital, they are still clueless about how far the investigations with police at Boroko Police Station have progressed.

PNG Tribal Foundation donated food rations to five families, totalling 29 people, to keep them going while they continue fighting for justice.

A victim (named), with his family, thanked the organisation for its continued support through food and the payment of four primary school students’ uniforms, who were able to return to school this year.

Boroko Forensic CID has confirmed that the main suspect who was arrested was released illegally.

Tribal Foundation is now working with police authorities to further look into the incident and the release of the suspect from Boroko cells.

It was alleged that on November 30 last year, houses were burnt down and two men were killed following the death of an elderly man in his 50s, who was suspected to have died from sorcery.

Tribal Foundation has been supporting the victims and working closely with police to seek justice for them.

Picture : Families scattered in Port Moresby received support from PNG Tribal Foundation.

26/03/2026

PNG Tribal Foundation has kicked off its Community Awareness Program called Senisim Pasin Documentary Screening focused on shifting cultural mindset of men valuing women in the communities.

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