May 17, 2017 | Volunteer Stories
“I had a feeling that the villages would be so different from home. But they’re the same in a sense… seeing how the dad cares for the daughter, and how they cared for us. And they called us sisters in their local language. That was the most beautiful thing” said...
May 15, 2017 | YWAM Blogs
The day before I flew to Australia for my DTS, I remember staring at the Bible wishing I had memorised more, read more, and knew more. I thought to myself, if only I knew what I needed to know then I would have felt more prepared! 1. You know less than you...
May 10, 2017 | Uncategorized, Volunteer Stories
Deliveries by torch light were a norm at Karati Health centre until a few weeks ago. The newly installed solar light came on just in time for the birth of a beautiful baby boy. It had been midwife Leanne’s dream to be part of a birth in Papua New Guinea and during her...
May 10, 2017 | News & Stories
Final year medical students from the University of Papua New Guinea (UPNG) have once again joined a rural outreach patrol aboard the YWAM Training and Medical Ship, MV YWAM PNG. The most recent group have just returned from serving in Western Province and will now...
Apr 21, 2017 | YWAM Blogs
Witchetty Grub: This is an actual grub (bug) and they are said to have a rich nuttly-like flavor. They can be eaten raw or cooked Sausage Rolls: This is sausage meat that is rolled inside of a pastry like crust and is eaten with tomato sauce (no… not ketchup)...
Apr 21, 2017 | News & Stories
Member for Sohe Open, Honourable Delilah Gore, has expressed her support of YWAM Medical Ships work in Oro Province by presenting a cheque for 100,000 PGK on behalf of the Sohe District Development Authority. The funds are the fulfilment of a pledge toward operational...
Apr 13, 2017 | News & Stories
While most teenagers spend their school holidays catching up on sleep, homework and movies – our Cairns and Cooktown youth ambassadors have gone against the tide and have chosen to spend their school holidays serving others. For the last two weeks, the fearless...
Apr 11, 2017 | GAP Year, Global Health, YWAM Blogs
You know that two-truths- and-a lie-game? The get-to- know-you style ice-breaker, where each person reads three ‘facts’ about themselves and the rest of the group tries to figure out the fib? Thanks to YWAM, I rock at the game. When you get to throw in ‘I’ve bathed in...
Apr 1, 2017 | News & Stories
The launch of the direct flights between Townsville and Port Moresby will continue to be celebrated tomorrow morning with a breakfast at the YWAM Medical Ships Townsville Campus. The Prime Minister for Papua New Guinea, Honourable Peter O’Neill, will be the guest of...
Mar 29, 2017 | Video
YWAM’s Medical Ship, MV YWAM PNG, has just completed a successful deployment to Abau District, Central Province. In partnership with Central Provincial Health, the YWAM Medical Ships team delivered healthcare and training to over 3,500 patients in 21 villages during...
Mar 29, 2017 | News & Stories
A group of four students from Cairns and Cooktown are packing their bags today in preparation for their departure to Papua New Guinea. They will spend their school holidays volunteering onboard the YWAM Medical Ship, MV YWAM PNG. The four students from Cooktown State...
Mar 27, 2017 | News & Stories
GE donated a pocked-sized ultrasound machine to YWAM Medical Ships this month, for their medical ship, MV YWAM PNG, serving in rural and remote areas in the Southern region and Huon Gulf. The innovative ultrasound machine (VSCAN with Dual Probe) will be utilised by...
Mar 27, 2017 | News & Stories
Setting its sights on improving vision in other parts of the world, Specsavers Narellan is calling on the community to bring pre-loved glasses in store so they can be hand-delivered to people in need in Papua New Guinea. Passionate about providing expert care to...
Mar 24, 2017 | Video, Volunteer Stories
Someone dies from Tuberculosis every two hours in PNG. YWAM Medical Ships is helping to combat the disease by partnering with provincial health authorities to improve diagnostic services in PNG’s rural areas. In collaboration with local health workers, we work...
Mar 24, 2017 | News & Stories
Electrical wholesaler, Haymans Electrical, is teaming up with Townsville-based charity, YWAM Medical Ships, to bring solar power to remote health centres in Papua New Guinea (PNG). Haymans Electrical are assisting by donating $15,000 toward five solar light kits that...
Mar 20, 2017 | News & Stories
A 65-metre supply vessel, the MV l’Astrolabe, has been acquired by YWAM Medical Ships for their work in Papua New Guinea (PNG). The MV l’Astrolabe, soon to be renamed the MV YWAM Liberty, will be the fourth vessel to be deployed by YWAM Medical Ships into PNG,...
Mar 16, 2017 | YWAM Blogs
My childhood home was always a safe place, a refuge. Even when I moved to Uni I knew I could come home for the weekend and find rest, love, and Mom’s home cooked meals. It’s a small house, sitting several hundred feet from the road, nestled in around the...
Mar 15, 2017 | News & Stories
When the YWAM Medical Ships team first arrived in a Motuan village just outside of Port Moresby, a group of curious children gathered around them. The team began to get to know the children by greeting them with smiles, asking their names, and shaking their hands....
Mar 13, 2017 | News & Stories
Hear from three Papua New Guinean health professionals as they share about their recent volunteering experience aboard the MV YWAM PNG.
Mar 13, 2017 | News & Stories
A land-based healthcare team was deployed by YWAM Medical Ships to Kupiano, Central Province, this month. In partnership with local health workers and the Abau District Administration, the team delivered optometry services, dental procedures and health education at...
