Annex 1 - the European External Action Service - Europa
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CATHOLIC WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION<br />
Contact: Diocese of Goroka<br />
P O Box 109, Goroka 441, EHP<br />
Tel: (675) 532 1798<br />
Digicel: 7697 4720<br />
Fax: 532 1799<br />
Person Present:<br />
1. Josephine Andreas<br />
Location: YWCA Hall, Goroka<br />
Date: 25 th of August, 2010<br />
History<br />
The association has existed for more 20 years since it started. It is a religious association actually<br />
working as servicce delivery arm of <strong>the</strong> Catholic Church. The church entertain this is because when<br />
preaching gospel only and if <strong>the</strong>re is no humanitarian services or advocacy programs are provided if<br />
<strong>the</strong> communities, kthat will seem imbalance.<br />
We have our main churches in 19 out stations in whole of Eastern Highlands Province. The<br />
association works closely with <strong>the</strong> churches and <strong>the</strong> members in anything that it plans. The president<br />
moves aroud <strong>the</strong> 19 church areas or out stations when identifying needs of <strong>the</strong> communties.<br />
Organisational Aspects<br />
Have more 1500 plus members both registered and not registered. Not <strong>the</strong> ordinary staffs but <strong>the</strong><br />
executives and directors only <strong>the</strong> nones and priests that take up those positions. Most of <strong>the</strong> members<br />
work on voluntary bases, with no allowance but as helper being <strong>the</strong> members of <strong>the</strong> church.<br />
In most cases it is not ful time which means <strong>the</strong>y are only needed for support when implementing <strong>the</strong><br />
projects. These volunteers use thier own monyey to do <strong>the</strong>ir work.<br />
Networking and Institutiional Relations<br />
Our network is only within <strong>the</strong> church organisations but not o<strong>the</strong>r NGOs and even government<br />
departments. We have a strong network with <strong>the</strong> communities.<br />
Although <strong>the</strong>re organisations we could ask for support and may be work tog<strong>the</strong>r in network but <strong>the</strong>n<br />
we don’t want to be weaken through such supports.<br />
We have a pastorial assembly which meet every 6 moths per year which means twice a year. We<br />
present our work reports during <strong>the</strong>se meeting.<br />
Juridical and Legal Aspects<br />
The association was formally registered with PNG IPA and also with <strong>the</strong> Division of Eastern Highlands<br />
ProvinceWomen’s Offfice. Have constitution which abides <strong>the</strong> association’s operations.<br />
We have board executives who an office term of two years. After two years new executive are elected.<br />
Finanical Aspects<br />
Our main finance assistance comes from <strong>the</strong> Bishops office. Some members of <strong>the</strong> association give<br />
some times give support ei<strong>the</strong>r in financial terms or o<strong>the</strong>r means of implementation activities.<br />
Activities and Sectors<br />
Conduct:<br />
Sawing classes<br />
Cooking classes<br />
Hand Crafts<br />
Communication Skills training<br />
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