Witu Island Humanitarian Association (WIHA PNG) was inspired by our late father, Theodore Marcus Kelu who founded the Vituhu Humanitarian Foundation. He loved his people from Witu Island.He had a dream, to create more opportunities for his people using their natural resources; However in 2012 , God called him home.
WIHA PNG is operated by the Kelu family in PNG, working in partnership with the Witu Island Humanitarian Association Australia Ltd
Where are we today?
Witu Island Humanitarian Association Papua New Guinea Inc
April 2020 was the beginning of long awaited journey.We built our first shed , materials sourced from the bush for copra storage.
September 17th 2020, we began purchasing copra. This enabled us to provide employment for local men until March 2022. Families, children and women were able to earn money through their sales and the usage of their coconut dryers, banana boats and tools.
March 2022, Construction of a permanent shed and copra dryer begins
April 2022 , Digicel Foundation Papua New Guinea granted our first water project (Naru kemi , Vituhu village ) which is currently being carried out on the island
October 2022 , Naru kemi was launched and open to vituhu community to access
Mission
Build community infrastructures for clean and safe water, health and sanitation to remote communities in West New Britain. Support disadvantage families, children and students. Alleviate poverty, provide equal opportunities for women, men and those living with a disability through agriculture.
Vision
Employment for men, women, children and people living with a disability.
Sustainable living through utilising our natural resources
Access to clean and safe water, health and sanitation
Access to educational resources
Alleviate poverty
