The Government’s plan to work more closely with the churches in providing services to the people was further emphasised by the National Planning Minister Charles Abel yesterday.
At the launch of the Churches Partnership Program (CPP) Theology of Development Statement at the Parliament State Function Room, Mr Abel highlighted what the government is trying to do to further support the churches, not only those benefitting from the program but others as well. The PNG’s seven churches that are benefitting from the program also have partners in Australia with whom they are working under this program and is being funded by the Australian government. The program going on for about 10 years now has proven to be successful and the Australian government is being asked to continue it when the second phase ends. Church leaders and representatives from the seven churches attended the event. Head of the Lutheran Church Giregire Wenge represented the churches and handed over the document to Mr Abel and Speaker Theo Zurenuoc who received it on behalf of the Government. The CPP’s Development Statement which carries seven Christian pillars provides the basis for a holistic approach and a platform for churches in PNG to undertake development work. These are Incarnation of Christ; The Church living out the love of God for Humanity; Respect for the Dignity of Humanity; Empowering and investing in the people; People as custodians of God’s creation and stewards of God’s economy for the common good; Integral Human Development; and Advocate for the Disempowered. Also present were National Planning Department Secretary Juliana Kubak and Community Development Secretary Anna Solomon. Under CPP, funding is made available to these churches who are involved in social services such as education, health, HIV and others like gender related programs. Comments are closed.
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