Poverty and lack of access to basic services deprive youths to achieve their dreams

BASED on our observations and other empirical data the vast majority of youth, even in rural areas, expressed hope that they would someday work at permanent jobs if help is made available.
Youth everywhere in PNG wanted to fly planes, join the military, run for office, heal people, teach, set up trading companies, own shops, start firms, build factories, programme computers, sew and weave, and enter law enforcement.
They recognised clearly, however, that such occupations would remain out of reach unless they received help.
A group of young men and women explained that they had missed their education because of the tribal fights and others could not afford to meet school fees since they come from poor family backgrounds.
As a result they could not read, but they still longed for stable, permanent jobs.
Some young women explained that they didn’t have the wherewithal to find good jobs or start their own small ventures.
They needed help with training and resources.
Many of them had to leave school early because they became single mothers at an early age.
This 18-year-old, from one of rural our rural villages reported that she is managing to complete high school but will have to take a break before entering university:
“The future is built in the present.
“I have to work first to get some money and then keep on studying”
Civil service is popular among youth because it means stable work and earnings and respect among family and friends.
Some young people also saw government careers as a way to make the world better and safer.
This 17-year-old young man, said he hoped to go into public administration and direct public resources to their proper destination.

ROY WESLEY
Founding Executive Director
Brave Hearts Vision Inc