December 5, 2015

Boats to withstand tropical storms


Where the rainforest meets the sea, the only way to get crops to market is by boat. Storms in this area are getting worse, so Gadaisu have invested in a new boat that will cope with rough seas, so they can get income from their crops.

“Papua New Guinea is rich in minerals, in oil, and in gold. And we also have all the resources of the forest and the sea. Our livelihoods depend on our forest and the water.”

Basil, Wabumari village

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