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ABOUT US

Hela Rural Development Foundation (HRDF) was established in 2019 to empower remote communities across Hela Province through essential support in education, health, and sports.

To date, we’ve equipped over 80 schools with quality library books, furniture, and teaching materials, delivered lifesaving medical equipment to remote health centres, and supported youth with sports gear and jerseys for village competitions. Driven by a strong mission and backed by community partners in PNG and Brisbane, we deliver projects every quarter – bringing vital resources and renewed hope to some of Papua New Guinea’s most isolated communities.

Why Hela Province?

Hela Province, while rich in culture and natural beauty, faces some of the most severe development challenges in Papua New Guinea. Many schools and health centres are located in extremely remote areas—cut off by poor roads, no electricity, no telecommunications, and no libraries.

Tribal conflicts add to the hardship, leaving many communities isolated and in fear, with little or no access to basic services. The Hela Rural Development Foundation (HRDF) was established to restore dignity and deliver hope. We strengthen education, support life-saving healthcare, and empower youth through sports—bringing vital services to some of the most disadvantaged communities in the country.

We’ve included photos from recent project deliveries in some of Hela’s most remote regions. We are deeply grateful for the ongoing support from our partners in Papua New Guinea and Australia.

The Hela Rural Development Foundation (HRDF) supports some of the most remote and underserved communities in Hela Province—Komo Margarima, Tari Pori, and Koroba Kopiago.

We donate library books, computers through our E-Library program, and other vital education supplies to schools cut off by poor roads and limited services. With help from our partners, we’re reaching places others can’t—restoring hope and opportunity. We welcome new partners to join us in empowering Hela through education, health, and sports.

PARTNERS OF OUR SUCCESS

Our donation partners and program support organizations in PNG and Australia