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In Papua New Guinea, mothers take charge.

Publication: One Country
Publication Date: 01-JAN-07 		Format: Online
Delivery: Immediate Online Access
Full Article Title: In Papua New Guinea, mothers take charge.(DEVELOPMENT)

Article Excerpt
MOM VILLAGE, Papua New Guinea-In a simple but striking example of grass roots development, a group of villagers on a remote island some 30 kilometers off Papua New Guinea's northern coast have funded and built their own medical aid station.

Inspired by the teachings of the Baha'i Faith on women's equality and community participation, a circle of mothers in Mom Village on Karkar Island launched the project, which now serves the entire community.

"The Baha'is of Mom Village decided to arise and do something for their community because the...

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