11/08/2025
𝐏𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐫𝐨𝐢 𝟐 𝐕𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐌𝐄 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠
Poroi 2 Village, Gulf Province — From July 7 to 11, Pacifund, in partnership with the Ihu Special Economic Zone (ISEZ), delivered a landmark Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) training program to the people of Poroi 2 Village, deep in the heart of Baimuru LLG, Kikori District, West Kerema.
The training, hosted by ISEZ and facilitated by Pacifund, brought new knowledge, inspiration, and financial empowerment to 43 participants — a diverse group that spanned generations and literacy levels. Led by trainer Daniel Walo and supported by assistants Judah Lionel and David Kointuo, the program offered practical, life-changing financial education to a community eager to grow.
The journey to Poroi 2 began with a river voyage up the Purari River, where the Pacifund and ISEZ teams were warmly welcomed into the village. The hospitality extended beyond a simple greeting; the team was hosted by the family of the local councilor, solidifying a bond of community and shared purpose.
Over four intensive days, participants engaged in SME-focused activities designed to reshape how they view and manage money. The training emphasized how informal economic activities can be grown into formal business ventures, giving villagers tools to start, sustain, and scale their own enterprises.
One of the most inspiring highlights was the collaboration between generations. Young participants stepped up, helping older peers grasp key concepts and complete the training side-by-side. This intergenerational teamwork underscored the program’s broader impact — not just in business knowledge, but in community building and shared growth.
On July 10, all 43 participants proudly graduated from the program, marking a historic milestone for Poroi 2 and a major achievement for Pacifund in its mission to reach remote communities across Papua New Guinea.
As Pacifund continues its mission of financial literacy and business development, this successful outreach to Poroi 2 Village stands as a powerful example of what’s possible when opportunity meets willingness — even in the most remote corners of the country.