Developing a Fishing Business Plan for a Rural Community in PNG

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Mission and objectives

Morobe Development Foundation Inc. is a leading Internationally recognised NGO based in Lae Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea who has the vision to help young people reach their full potential by utilizing their hidden talents in community development initiatives so they can realize their potential and become a role model in the community. MDF was established to address a broader and more diverse range of objectives and work through the use of dance, music and drama, MDF’s primary aim is to ensure that women participate equally in decision making in any project undertaken, including projects related to Ending Violence against Women, and promoting Human Rights with a aim to support the Government and UN their Development Goals. MDF, in collaboration with Online Volunteers engaged through the UNV's Unified Volunteer Platform (UVP), has also undertaken various scientific research studies related to the environment - forest cover loss, land use land cover change, the influence of various parameters on surface waters, and coastal shoreline turtle habitat loss. These projects included the participation of various experts and researchers from diverse fields across various countries across the globe - ranging from marine biology, biodiversity conservation, PNG community management, remote sensing, and land use policy among various others. MDF is managed by a management committee, which is made up of the Chairman, the Deputy Chairman, Secretary, the Treasurer, the Project Coordinator, Community Development Officer, and a male and female member of the foundation, and ensures that women participate equally in decision making. We at MDF assert that we have the required skill sets, knowledge, established international network, and the necessary foundational work to undertake projects successfully.

Context

Morobe Development Foundation is carrying out a project to develop the capacity of the local indigenous people of Lababia where the Kamiali Wildlife Management is located. The project strives to involve local communities to be involved in fishing activities which will benefit them through sustainable livelihood and economic empowerment. MDF is looking to collaborate with online volunteers in developing a fishing business plan for the local community. By engaging Online Volunteers through this assignment, MDF intends to accelerate its mission and objective to support community development projects in Papua New Guinea and help to realize the UN sustainable development goals.

Task description

MDF is seeking the support of online volunteers to support MDF Team in conducting research and develop a business plan for a community located in Huon Gulf District, Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea. The idea is to train and guide the community to harvest fish using outboard motors and store using solar powered eskies and transport that will support them in creating more economic opportunities and empower the indigenous community in Lae City with sustainable livelihood framework. The tasks involve researching, writing and editing where the selected three online volunteers will be assigned for each of the task respectively. The online volunteers will need to find reference and adapt a successful fishing business idea from a country which has a similar features and environment like Papua New Guinea. At the end of the assignment, the online volunteers will be awarded with certificate through the UNV and referenced by MDF accordingly when contacted by other organizations or Universities