Making It Happen in 2025

Restoring safety and dignity for women and children in Papua New Guinea

In 2025, your support will help transform a critical Salvation Army Women’s Refuge in Papua New Guinea (PNG)—offering safety, care, and hope to women and children escaping domestic violence.

With nearly 70% of women in PNG experiencing family or sexual violence, the need for secure refuge is urgent. Yet safe, stable accommodation is severely limited and doesn’t cope with the need. Our current facility is overcrowded and in disrepair so many women are left to sleep on pallets on the floor.

This year’s Making It Happen Appeal will fund a full renovation and expansion of the refuge, including new beds, furnishings, and vital resources. The upgraded facility will not only offer shelter, but also counselling, vocational training, and pathways to independence.

With your support, we can restore dignity, rebuild lives, and bring real hope to women and children in crisis.

Winnie's Story - a journey of hope

When Winnie arrived at the refuge with her children, they had nothing but the clothes on their backs. She had been hospitalised after a violent attack by her husband. Thankfully, hospital staff referred her to The Salvation Army Women’s Refuge—where her journey toward healing began.

Winnie considers herself one of the fortunate ones. In a country where safe accommodation is scarce, she found safety, shelter, support, and the opportunity to learn and grow.

While living at the refuge, Winnie accessed counselling and practical skills training. Today, she has a job and is preparing to live independently—free from fear, and full of hope for the future.

Your support makes stories like Winnie’s possible. Help more women and children find safety and a second chance.

Supporting Making it Happen

You can support the initiative this year to make a difference and bring hope where it’s needed most by:

• Holding your own event:
• Service or gathering to introduce the project and its impact
• Bake sale on Mother’s Day, International Women’s Day or a date that suits you
• Host a morning tea or dinner and invite your family and friends
• Senior’s, men’s and women’s retreats and conferences
• Dance off, round-robin table tennis match, walk or run
• Recycled clothing fashion parade featuring items purchased from Salvos Stores
• Praying:
• Choose one day, or several days per month to pray regularly
• Pray for wisdom for the leaders of the project and the women whose lives will be impacted
• Pray that renovations will be effective, and timelines and budgets are met
• Giving: 
  • Click the button below
  • Call 1300 727 252
  • Email our team for more information 

Note: Once the refuge’s needs are fully met, any remaining funds will support other projects aiding women and children escaping domestic violence.