KTF Celebrates Wantoks & Wine Fundraiser, Strengthening Partnerships for Papua New Guinea
KTF brought together valued donors, partners and supporters for its annual Wantoks & Wine event, held at Deloitte's Quay Quarter Tower in Sydney on Friday evening.
Wantoks & Wine highlighted the importance of the longstanding relationships between KTF, its supporters and the communities it works alongside in Papua New Guinea.
Hosted by Serena Sasingian, the evening featured a gallery telling KTF’s year in images, captured by the KTF team in Papua New Guinea and accompanied by an audio narration by Sharyn Ghidella, respected news anchor and journalist, a long-term KTF Ambassador. Live music, a silent auction and opportunities for guests to connect and celebrate their shared commitment to creating lasting opportunities for communities in PNG also featured.
Throughout the evening, guests heard from speakers who reflected on the importance of collaboration, generosity and sustained investment in Papua New Guinea's future.
Two unique perspectives on these special connections were shared. Ian Kemish AM, KTF Chair and former High Commissioner to Papua New Guinea, reflected on the enduring bond between Australia and Papua New Guinea, while Brian Wafia, Executive Principal of Balimo College in Western emphasised the spirit of wantok between KTF and the rural communities benefiting from vital projects that empower his community and others. As an educator, he shared that since Balimo College was established, children are eager to learn despite the unique challenges they face.
KTF was honoured to welcome friends and family, representatives of partner organisations, corporate supporters and individual donors.
KTF extends its heartfelt appreciation to all guests, donors, sponsors and partners who made Wantoks & Wine a memorable occasion. Special thanks go to Deloitte - Hubert Maguma, Managing Partner for Deloitte PNG, and Andrea Culligan, his counterpart from Deloitte Australia - for generously providing the stunning Quay Quarter Tower venue, the supporter who subsidised ticket prices to ensure all ticket proceeds directly support KTF's work in Papua New Guinea, and everyone who contributed to the silent auction and fundraising efforts.
Proceeds from Wantoks & Wine will help transform lives across Papua New Guinea's Kokoda Track region by strengthening access to education, healthcare and equality projects, empowering communities and creating lasting change through meaningful partnerships.
Were you at the event? Check out all the action from the evening in our event gallery:
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