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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
MDF is dedicated to sustainable development initiatives in Papua New Guinea, focusing on pressing environmental and infrastructural challenges. In collaboration with the UNDP, we are especially committed to the Kamiali Wildlife Management Area (KWMA). Within this region, climate change interplays with water supply issues, highlighting the immediate need for improved water infrastructure and robust public health solutions. In line with SDGs 6 and 15, our aim is to combat these challenges and ensure that the communities within the KWMA have reliable access to clean water and better sanitation standards.
Task description
Online volunteers will partner with MDF in the Kamiali Wildlife Management Area (KWMA) with the primary goal of refining the present water supply systems and elevating public health benchmarks. This entails: - Reviewing the current water supply systems in KWMA. - Remote Analysis of Sanitation Facilities: Using data provided by MDF, online volunteers will assess sanitation facilities and potential concerns without physical site visits. - Virtual Public Health Landscape Study: Utilize existing digital resources and online discussions with experts to understand KWMA's health and sanitation conditions. - Developing strategies to improve water accessibility and public health. - Collaborating with MDF and UNDP specialists for strategy implementation. - Monitoring and Analysis to ensure effective outcomes. The tasks will be distributed to the selected Online Volunteers by MDF. Throughout their engagement, online volunteers will be closely aligned with the MDF PNG's contingent, assured of consistent guidance and requisite data insights. The successful culmination of this mission will see online volunteers receive certificate issued by the UNV and receiving a commendation letter from MDF, a testament to their pivotal role.