Who we are

Papua Partners was founded in 2006 in response to requests from local organisations in Papua for support in capacity development. Papua Partners is managed by a UK based board of trustees and currently has two full-time field workers in Papua.

What we do

Papua Partners works with local organisations and churches in order to build their capacity to deliver sustainable human development processes that bring real positive change to the lives of Papuan people. We believe that partnering with local civil society is a more sustainable way to work since these organisations will remain with the local communities long after foreign aid agencies have left. We support the capacity development of local partners so they are better enabled to do their work. This is done through provision of technical advisors/development workers who work within or alongside the local partner. Together with our partner we identify areas where outside assistance has the potential to lead to change.

Why we need you

Over 99 per cent of donations go directly to the work we do in West Papua, we do not have any UK based employees and only minimal admin costs, so whatever you decide to do to support us, you know that your efforts will make a lasting difference to the communities with whom we work in West Papua.