EQUALITY
Uplifting Women, Girls, and Marginalised Voices Across PNG
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In 2025, 64% of women in PNG reported experiencing intimate partner violence - more than twice the global average. It’s one of the hardest places in the world to be a woman or girl.
At KTF, we believe everyone deserves to live with safety, dignity, and opportunity. Our Equality Program works to shift these statistics by promoting gender equality, disability inclusion, and the rights of all people, especially in rural and remote communities.
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We work hand-in-hand with government, NGOs, community leaders, schools, and health services to develop practical, locally-led solutions for lasting change.
What We Do​​​
Promote Women's Participation
Ensuring women and girls are represented and heard across all programs, targeting gender equity.
Embed Equality in Policy
Delivering training to partners and stakeholders to mainstream equality across systems.
Respond to Violence
Supporting survivors with safe refuge, legal assistance, repatriation, and empowerment pathways.
Strengthen Referral Pathways
Linking schools, health services, service providers, and authorities to respond faster and more effectively.
Train Educators & Health Workers
Equipping teachers and healthcare staff to provide inclusive, gender-sensitive support, particularly when it comes to family planning and maternal health.
Raise Awareness & Advocate
Grassroots activities to change harmful norms around gender-based violence and social inclusion.
Why This Work Matters
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PNG ranks 151/161 on the UNDP Gender Inequality Index
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1.5 million women face gender-based violence each year
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70% of women and 72% of men believe domestic violence is justified
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In 2020, only 250 prosecutions and fewer than 100 convictions for domestic violence
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Ranked 125/128 globally on the Women’s Economic Opportunity Index
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Girls face barriers like child marriage, lack of WASH facilities, and teen pregnancy
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75% of children experience violent discipline—girls disproportionately affected
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Women with disabilities are 2–3 times more likely to face physical and sexual abuse
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Only 10 women elected to Parliament since Independence in 1975
Equality is Everyone's Responsibility​​​
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We embed equality and inclusion across all KTF programs because true change happens when it’s locally led, community driven, and rooted in respect.
Our equality impact in 2025
Equality Projects
All of KTF's Equality projects are implemented in Oro Province. Explore hoe we're creating safer. more inclusive communities.
Sanap Strong
Generously funded by SDP & DFAT, we have illuminated thousands of houses & schools.