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Empowering Women and Building Porgera’s Future

Porgera District Women’s Association (PDWA) is a grassroots organization established in 1989 to empower women, youths, and children in Porgera through social and economic development programs.

Committed and Determined

The Porgera District Women’s Association (PDWA) is a community-based organization established in 1989 to represent and empower women, youths, and children of Porgera District. Through its extensive network of local women’s groups, PDWA promotes social and economic development by delivering programs in education, health, agriculture, life skills, and leadership training.

For more than 30 years, PDWA has worked in close partnership with the Porgera Joint Venture (PJV), government agencies, and community organizations to improve the quality of life for families in Porgera and surrounding areas.

PDWA Mothers

The Porgera District Women’s Association is guided by a strong purpose. We exist to help women, youths, and children in our communities live better lives. We believe that when women are supported, trained, and included in decision-making, families and communities become stronger. Everything we do is focused on empowering women to take part in social, economic, and community development. Our vision, mission, objectives, and programs show the direction we are moving and the goals we are working hard to achieve.

WHAT DRIVES US

VISION

To actively participate in the social and economic development of the people of Porgera, especially women, youths, and children.

PROGRAMS

Formal & Informal Education
Agriculture
Life-skills Training
Health & HIV/AIDS Awareness
Law & Order Awareness
MicroFinance Initiatives

OBJECTIVES

Promoting and developing women’s groups across Porgera District.
Organizing education and training courses for women.
Supporting member groups to strengthen their local programs and projects.
Promoting awareness on health, nutrition, and family well-being.
Educating women on their legal and social rights and responsibilities.
Building leadership skills and encouraging participation in decision-making.
Working with government, churches, and partners to promote education and development.
Representing the interests and rights of women and children at all levels.

MISSION

We strive for equal distribution of benefits and participation in development programs and projects that improve the living standards of women, youths, and children at all levels of society in Porgera.