Papua New Guinea: A New Life for Urban Youth

1,076 views · Published 24 February 2016 · 2:19 · Indexed 29 October 2026

Channel: World Bank Group · 2016 · Nonprofits & Activism

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When Kandiye’s husband remarried and left her, taking their children, she was emotionally and physically affected. Through the World Bank and Australian Government-supported Urban Youth Employment Project (UYEP), she was able to earn a job placement with a Papua New Guinea refrigeration company. Through hard work and tenacity, Kandiye eventually became a full-time staff member and now has enough income to support her children.

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