NVS holds successful partnership discussion with SHP administration
THE National Volunteer Service (NVS) has taken another significant step towards expanding its presence in the Highlands Region after holding successful partnership discussions with the Southern Highlands Provincial Administration aimed at empowering communities through volunteerism and sustainable development.
The meeting, held in Mendi on Tuesday, is part of the NVS Highlands regional courtesy visits and volunteer recruitment drive, which seeks to establish strategic partnerships with provincial governments across the region.
The discussions centred on identifying areas where the National Volunteer Service and the provincial government can work together to address community development challenges by mobilising volunteers, supporting government service delivery, and creating opportunities for young people to actively contribute to the province's development.
The Southern Highlands Province (SHP) deputy administrator - district, LLG and law rrder, Dr Emmanuel K Andrew welcomed the initiative and acknowledged the important role volunteerism can play in complementing Government programmes, particularly in rural and remote communities where access to essential services remains a challenge.
"We appreciate the efforts of the National Volunteer Service in promoting volunteerism as a tool for nation building and sustainability and we are eager to partner with NVS to place volunteers in remote parts of the province as the Southern Highlands Provincial Government's focus is to support its people at the ward level," said Dr Andrew.
The meeting also explored the establishment of a formal partnership that would enable Southern Highlands and NVS to partner and recruit volunteers, especially in the field of health and agriculture.
NVS director public relations and marketing Julie Raka also outlined the organisation's vision of building resilient communities through structured volunteer programmes that support health, education, agriculture, youth empowerment, environmental protection and other key development sectors.
Ms Raka added that strong partnerships between national institutions, provincial governments and local communities are essential to achieving sustainable development outcomes.
"By harnessing the skills, knowledge and commitment of volunteers, communities can become active participants in solving local challenges while supporting government development priorities," she said.
MS Raka added that NVS remains committed to promoting volunteerism as a powerful tool for nation-building, creating opportunities for Papua New Guineans to contribute their time, skills and expertise towards improving the lives of others and supporting sustainable development across the country.
The Southern Highlands engagement marks another milestone in the organisation's efforts to establish lasting partnerships that place communities at the centre of development and ensure volunteerism becomes an integral part of Papua New Guinea's future growth.
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