Papua New Guinea Tribal Foundation

What Papua New Guinea Tribal Foundation does

The Papua New Guinea Tribal Foundation is a Port Moresby-headquartered non-profit humanitarian organization founded in 2009 with 16 employees and offices in PNG, the United States (Montrose, Colorado), and Australia (Melbourne). It delivers programs spanning leadership development, anti-violence campaigns, healthcare access, and community development across 21 of Papua New Guinea's provinces through a network of 42 partner organizations. Its core product set includes Senisim PNG (a 5-year Maxwell Leadership Foundation partnership targeting 800,000+ Papua New Guineans), Senisim Pasin (a film-based anti-GBV/SARV campaign supporting the Village of Hope shelter), Strategic Health Initiatives (medical supply delivery via Project C.U.R.E. containers and Children's Hospital Colorado pediatric support, plus Butterfly iQ+ handheld ultrasound deployment), the EU-funded Combating Violence program, the Amelia Earhart Memorial and Scholarship, and Tribal Ventures (philanthro-tourism). Underlying technical components include the Butterfly iQ+ handheld ultrasound (sole provider in PNG), Starlink internet for remote clinics (e.g., Dorobisoro village), solar power installations, and a systematic SARV case-management workflow coordinating with PNG law enforcement and the Department of Justice. The foundation is governed by a Transformation Cabinet of 36 PNG leaders across 8 sectors of influence, with GT Bustin serving as President and CEO. Funding comes from diversified streams including individual donations (tiered from $20 to $1,000), government grants (EU, Australian Government, French Embassy, US Embassy), corporate partnerships (ExxonMobil, Barrick Gold, Digicel Foundation), and in-kind contributions from healthcare and technology providers, with Tribal Ventures philanthro-tourism providing an earned-revenue component.

Name

Papua New Guinea Tribal Foundation

Legal name

Papua New Guinea Tribal Foundation

Website

https://pngtribe.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Papua New Guinea Tribal Foundation is a Port Moresby-based non-profit that delivers leadership development, anti-gender/SARV violence programs, healthcare supply delivery, and philanthro-tourism across 21 PNG provinces, serving rural communities, GBV/SARV survivors, and local healthcare providers through a 42-partner network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Humanitarian Services

NAICS

Human Rights Organizations (813311), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133), Individual and Family Services (6241), Community Housing Services (62422), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

International & Local Implementing NGOs (HLAJAKAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Humanitarian Health & Emergency Medical Relief NGOs (HLAJAKAE), Global Health Advocacy, Policy & Rights Organizations (HLAJAKAO)

Keywords

• Humanitarian aid services
• Leadership development programs
• Gender violence prevention
• Medical supply delivery
• Community health programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Port Moresby

HQ country

Papua New Guinea

HQ region

Oceania

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Government Grants: Funding from governments including European Union grants for combating violence, Australian Government support, and US Embassy partnerships for specific initiatives like the Amelia Earhart memorial.
2. Corporate Partnerships: Partnerships with corporations like ExxonMobil, Children\'s Hospital Colorado, Project C.U.R.E., and others for medical supply delivery, healthcare initiatives, and program funding.
3. Tribal Ventures Tourism: Philanthro-tourism experiences including Highlands & Islands Tribal Venture, sports fishing, scuba diving, surfing, and motorcycle adventures that combine adventure tourism with charitable giving.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

The Papua New Guinea Tribal Foundation delivers humanitarian programs targeting sorcery accusation-related violence (SARV) and gender-based violence in Papua New Guinea, alongside healthcare supply delivery, leadership development, and community infrastructure (solar power, Starlink connectivity). Core offerings include the Senisim PNG leadership initiative (5-year program targeting 800,000+ Papua New Guineans through 5 regional hubs), the Senisim Pasin anti-violence film campaign with the Village of Hope shelter, Strategic Health Initiatives featuring Butterfly iQ+ ultrasound deployment and Project C.U.R.E. medical containers, Strategic Local Programs supporting local NGOs, an EU-funded violence prevention grant, and the Amelia Earhart Memorial and Scholarship fund.

Product overview

PNG Tribal Foundation operates as a humanitarian NGO offering multiple interconnected programs focused on eliminating gender and sorcery-based violence, improving healthcare access, and developing leadership across Papua New Guinea. The portfolio includes Senisim PNG (leadership development in partnership with Maxwell Leadership Foundation), Senisim Pasin (anti-violence film campaign with Village of Hope shelter), Strategic Health Initiatives (medical supply delivery and Butterfly iQ+ ultrasound program), Strategic Local Programs, European Union grant-funded violence prevention, Amelia Earhart Memorial and Scholarship, and Tribal Ventures tourism program. The organization maintains offices in Port Moresby, Wabag, Montrose Colorado, and Melbourne Australia, working across 21 provinces with 42 partner organizations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Senisim PNG A 5-year strategic partnership program between PNG Tribal Foundation and the Maxwell Leadership Foundation focused on leadership development, nation transformation, and addressing sorcery accusation-related violence (SARV) across Papua New Guinea. Targets at least 800,000 Papua New Guineans through a Transformation Cabinet of 36 PNG leaders from 8 streams of influence, operating across 5 regional hubs (Port Moresby, Goroka, Lae, Rabaul, Wewak).
• Senisim Pasin

Quantifiable outcome

• Delivery of $25M USD of medical supplies over 10 years
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Maxwell Leadership FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Strategic partnership for Senisim PNG, a 5-year initiative bringing John Maxwell's leadership development programs to Papua New Guinea. The Prime Minister formally invited John Maxwell and his team to PNG to work with the Tribal Foundation.
• Children's Hospital ColoradocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership to improve pediatric care in PNG through projects including improving pediatric wards, training health administrators, and providing organizational support. CEO Jena Hausmann stated commitment to the partnership.
• ExxonMobil / PNG LNG ProjectmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership to strengthen capabilities of health facilities in Papua New Guinea. Supporting communities to improve public health is a key priority for the PNG LNG Project.
• Project C.U.R.E.majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to provide medical containers filled based on assessments by Medical Directors, approved by local health authorities, and delivered to hospitals and health facilities experiencing significant shortages.
• Child FundmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerImplementing partner in European Union grant for Combating Violence in PNG, addressing access to health and justice.
• World VisionmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerImplementing partner in European Union grant for Combating Violence in PNG, addressing access to health and justice.
• Rotary InternationalmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerSupporter of Village of Hope project and Senisim Pasin anti-GBV campaign.
• Digicel FoundationmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerSupporter of Village of Hope project and Senisim Pasin anti-GBV campaign.
• Barrick GoldmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerSupporter of Village of Hope project and Senisim Pasin anti-GBV campaign.
• AFL PNG DevelopmentminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership for community awareness programs on GBV, SARV, and respectful relationships, including film screening programs in communities.
• United States Embassy – Port MoresbymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with PNG University of Technology and PNG Tribal Foundation for Amelia Earhart memorial and scholarship fund for PNG women in science and technology.
• Butterfly NetworkcoreTechnology or IntegrationSole provider of Butterfly iQ+ handheld ultrasound devices in Papua New Guinea, bringing medical imaging to remote communities. Medical directors provide training on the device.
• YWAM MedicalshipsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization in the PNG Tribal Foundation network.
• PricewaterhouseCoopersminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProfessional services partner in the PNG Tribal Foundation network.
• Capital Insurance GroupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner in the PNG Tribal Foundation network.
• PNG University of TechnologymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Amelia Earhart memorial on campus and scholarship fund for PNG women in science and technology.
• StarlinkmajorTechnology or IntegrationPartnership to bring internet connectivity to remote villages, enabling communication for healthcare, education, and community connection.
• Central Provincial Health AuthoritymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to post Community Health Workers and deliver medical services to Dorobisoro village.
• Peter GamgeemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAustralian trekker who led Ghost Mountain Expedition, installed solar power, Starlink systems, facilitated medical supplies and health worker placement in remote villages.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Oxfam International: International confederation focused on poverty alleviation, gender justice, and humanitarian response with PNG programs; comparable in advocacy-driven, community-led service delivery to remote populations.
• CARE International: Major international humanitarian NGO operating in PNG with focus on women's empowerment, GBV prevention, health access, and rural community development — directly overlapping the foundation's primary mandate.
• Save the Children: Global humanitarian NGO operating in PNG with programs in child protection, GBV response, health, and education — overlapping with most of the foundation's core program areas.
• International Committee of the Red Cross: International humanitarian organization with PNG presence focused on protection of vulnerable populations, violence prevention, and healthcare in fragile settings — overlapping mission and operating context.
• Plan International: International NGO focused on children's rights and gender equality with active PNG programs; comparable in targeting GBV survivors, community engagement, and youth leadership development.
• World Vision International: Large international humanitarian NGO with significant PNG presence and existing implementing-partner relationship with the foundation on the EU grant; serves similar vulnerable populations through community development and child protection programs.
• Médecins Sans Frontières: International medical humanitarian organization providing healthcare in remote/conflict-affected settings; comparable in deploying innovative medical technology and serving populations with limited health infrastructure.

Direct peers

• ChildFund International: International child-focused NGO and co-implementing partner on the EU Combating Violence grant; comparable programmatic focus on community-based protection, GBV response, and capacity building in PNG.
• YWAM Medical Ships: PNG-based NGO delivering healthcare and training to remote communities; already a partner in the foundation's network and highly comparable in remote health delivery model and geography.

Emerging players

• Humaniti Foundation: Smaller emerging NGO with values-based leadership development focus similar to Senisim PNG; comparable in mission-driven model that combines community engagement with international donor support.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/senisimpng
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCpIxaBKm2leLaqZbiAnp0Aw/featured
• Facebookfacebook.com/PNGTribalFoundation
• Instagraminstagram.com/pngtribal/?hl=en
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/papua-new-guinea-tribal-foundation

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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