OTMVWCA president Alice Mumuyong (R) receives the keys to the bus from OTDF CEO Havini Vira (L), looking on are OTDF staff and association executives.
A 15-seat school bus was handed over to the Ok Tedi Mine Village Women and Children Association (OTMVWCA) for transport support to students from mine villages mainly: Kavorabip, Bultem, Fianlbin & Atemkit.
The bus procured under Ok Tedi Development Foundation (OTDF) was presented to the association on 27th September at the Brown House 2 car park in Kiunga.
Alice Mumuyong association president was given the keys by OTDF CEO, Mr. Havini Vira.
Mine Village W&C President Alice Mumuyong thanked OTDF for its continuous support to the North Fly communities: “We thank OTDF for the continuous support and delivery of the necessary services that contribute towards our community development. This bus delivered today will be used for transporting our children to and from school. Many a times our children walk miles in the heavy rain, other times covered in dust from vehicle movement on the road. So, we are grateful for this asset. Thank you OTDF.”
Mr. Vira commended the mothers for addressing such an issue that is mostly seen as less important. “I want to thank you mothers for seeing this as a need and taking action. You value our children and look into the little things that may seem minor but contribute a lot to the well being of the community.” He remarked.
The 15-seat school bus handed over to the Ok Tedi Mine Village Women and Children Association (OTMVWCA) for transport support to students from mine villages.
The new school bus will serve as a reliable mode of transport, ensuring children from the Mine villages can access educational facilities with greater ease, reflecting OTDF’s broader objective of community development and sustainability.
Beyond its immediate impact on school transport, the new bus is seen as a way forward for the communities receiving it. By providing an asset like this, OTDF aims to empower these villages to take greater ownership of their children’s educational future.