MAF operates in 2ïžâŁ9ïžâŁ countries. Every country has a unicue culture, history, geography, opportunities and challenges but their communities have especially one thing in common: they are cut-off from basic needs like health, peace, life, education or even hope for a better future.
One new exciting program that has been kicked off this year is in the Autonomous Region of Bougainville (today connected to Papupa New Guinea). The island is working to be "qualified" and ready to embark on the adventure as an indepenendet country but lack infrastructure which makes development of the region difficult. One project that MAF is helping Bougainville with is installations of high-frequency (HF) radios and solar power systems. Additionnaly, the region was recently hit hard by â ïžCyclone Maila which made alot of people cut-off from food and medical supplies due to heavy rains, landslides, flooding and downed trees.
We are grateful to serve this region in crisis but also strategically as an ally empowering them to position and grasp their future opportunities as a country.