The Stanford-Papua New Guinea Conference on Development, Feb. 26-28

The Stanford-Papua New Guinea Conference on Development aims to foster the exploration and understanding of international development in Papua New Guinea with the intent of inspiring lasting dialog, policy proposals, and joint projects between Stanford students and their counterparts and leading PNG universities.

From February 26-28, Stanford University will host and feature panel events, workshops, and informal networking sessions for Stanford students, faculty, and the Bay Area community to engage with PNG faculty, diplomats, and education, health, and environmental experts. The panels and discussion will focus on the intersection between development and the following four themes: Education, Civil Society and the Rule of Law, Health, and Environmental Preservation. Hear from Dr. Francis Fuyukama, PNG's Education Minister Hon. James Marape, UN Ambassador Robert Aisi, WHO Representative Dr. Fabian Ndenzako, and others. Visit the conference website for the full schedule of events.

Welcome back 2009 Volunteers!

Laden with more bilums (gifted handmade bags) than they could pack and fighting kulau (coconut milk) addictions, Panango's second team of volunteers returned to the US in September, 2009 after a successful summer teaching on Karkar Island, PNG. The 15 volunteers taught in primary schools and a secondary school on both the the northern "Waskia" and southern "Takia" side of the island and lived with host families in local villages. Before and after tests of student's English ability showed great improvement! Welcom bak, na tank yupela true!