Donor Research to Fund Community Development Projects in Papua New Guinea

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Mission and objectives

Morobe Development Foundation Inc. is a leading Internationally recognised NGO based in Lae Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea who has the vision to help young people reach their full potential by utilizing their hidden talents in community development initiatives so they can realize their potential and become a role model in the community. MDF was established to address a broader and more diverse range of objectives and work through the use of dance, music and drama, MDF’s primary aim is to ensure that women participate equally in decision making in any project undertaken, including projects related to Ending Violence against Women, and promoting Human Rights with a aim to support the Government and UN their Development Goals. MDF, in collaboration with Online Volunteers engaged through the UNV's Unified Volunteer Platform (UVP), has also undertaken various scientific research studies related to the environment - forest cover loss, land use land cover change, the influence of various parameters on surface waters, and coastal shoreline turtle habitat loss. These projects included the participation of various experts and researchers from diverse fields across various countries across the globe - ranging from marine biology, biodiversity conservation, PNG community management, remote sensing, and land use policy among various others. MDF is managed by a management committee, which is made up of the Chairman, the Deputy Chairman, Secretary, the Treasurer, the Project Coordinator, Community Development Officer, and a male and female member of the foundation, and ensures that women participate equally in decision making. We at MDF assert that we have the required skill sets, knowledge, established international network, and the necessary foundational work to undertake projects successfully.

Context

Morobe Development Foundation is seeking the assistance of two online volunteers to assist MDF in Papua New Guinea by conducting donor research for community development initiatives that aim to improve the standard of living in Papua New Guinea's rural communities. MDF is engaged in a variety of community development initiatives, including waste management, water supply, and climate change and awareness campaigns, to mention a few. This aligns with the eleventh United Nations Sustainable Development Goal, which aims to promote the development of sustainable communities. To accomplish this, the participation of online volunteers in this assignment would aid MDF in realizing its mission and vision, which are to resolve the challenges posed by the Sustainable Development Goals and foster rural community development in Papua New Guinea.

Task description

MDF requires the support of online volunteers to carry out donor research online using various social media platforms and websites to identify potential donors to fund MDF community development projects in Papua New Guinea. The online volunteers will communicate with the focal person of MDF online to ensure the task is carried out diligently, and the online volunteers will receive a certificate accordingly after the completion of the task. We currently need two online volunteers: 1. One volunteer needs to support in writing a research proposal and explain the method for MDF to attract potential donors. 2. One volunteer needs to collect online information and make a list of funding programmes open to international NGOs around the world so as to lay the foundation for MDF to attract development funds and implement projects in the future. IMPORTANT The online volunteers engaged through this assignment will not be asked or requested to solicit donations or funds from third parties.