THE KOKODA CHALLENGE ASSOCIATION COMMITS 2% OF OUR ANNUAL DONATIONS TO IMPROVING THE STANDARD OF LIVING FOR THE PEOPLE OF KOKODA VILLAGE.

Kokoda Village is in a valley surrounded by spectacular mountains that are home to the famous Kokoda Track. The community consists of a school, hospital, two small shops, the airstrip and surrounding small villages. Each year more than $17 million is spent with trekking companies but very little of this goes back into the local community.

In partnership with this a building team, medical team and volunteer team travel to Papua New Guinea to work on projects such as improving the local school, hospital, agriculture and water supplies.

The cost of sending a student to Kokoda Primary School is 100 KINA a year. With the average wage being 35 KINA a week many children don’t make it to school.

For only $55 AUD you can personally sponsor a student to attend Kokoda Primary School.  Click here to make a tax deductible donation through our website and help us add to the list of sponsored students.

Bibra Suma, grade 7

Bibra is the second of 5 children. Her father is deceased and her mother sells vegetables at the local market. Bibra is a hard working student. She has an outstanding attitude towards Spiritual development and has a satisfactory achievement. Her favourite subjects are science and language. Bibra would like to be doctor. She is working on her relationship with her teachers and parents. 

Joylyn Laui, grade 7

Joylyn is the second of five children. Her father is deceased and her mother sells produce at the local market. Joylyn has worked hard to achieve a high achievement - A’s and  B’s. Joylyn wants to become a lawyer and look after her family. Joylyn is working on her relationship with teachers and her parents.

Lolo Purapora, grade 3

Lolo is the second of four children. Her father is deceased. Lolo’s mum creates income from marketing and trekking. Lolo is a very good student and enjoys school.  She has a satisfactory achievement. Her favourite subjects are art and language and she loves to play soccer.

Martha Ahaja, grade 5

Martha is the sixth of six children. Her mother is deceased.  Martha’s dad works as a cowboy and has remarried. Martha is absent from school a lot and needs improvement in a number of areas, although her achievement marks are high. Martha would like to be a teacher. Her favourite subject is language.

Basil Ahaja, grade 6

Basil is the seventh child out of 9. His dad is a casual labourer at an oil plantation. Basil needs improvement in many areas. He is good at science, social studies and art. Basil’s favourite subject is art and he enjoys playing sports and drawing

David Babua, grade 3

David is the fourth child out of five children.  He lives with his Aunt and Uncle. David’s parents passed away in a PMV (people moving vehicle) accident.  David has an outstanding achievement. 96% in art and physical education. His favourite subject is maths and he enjoys going on picnics and fishing.

Francis Sivin, grade 6

Francis is the second of five children.  His dad is a sub farmer at the local market. He is a quite and humble boy with outstanding achievements. 100% in arts and crafts. His favorite subject is maths and he enjoys hunting and playing sports.

Gabby Age, grade 3

Both his parents have died. He is number 8 of 8 children. He lives with older brothers and sisters. He has an outstanding achievement, all A’s and 1 B. His favorite subject is maths and he enjoys gardening.

Philemon Houje, grade 5

Philemon's father has passed away. He is the third of 5 children. He lives with his uncle who works at the shop. He has potential. He has outstanding and satisfactory results. Philemon’s favourite subject is maths and he would like to be a pilot.

Romney Youga, grade 4 

Romney is the last child of 11. He is polite and hard working and has outstanding results.His favourite subject is English and he would like to be a pilot.