Bel isi PNG Supports Haus Ruth

Haus Ruth is one of the oldest and most trusted safe house services in PNG. Over the years the property had become extremely dilapidated and its operator, City Mission lacked resources for essential repairs.

Funds raised by Bel isi PNG and Oil Search Foundation in November 2018 during a walk to end violence against women were used for renovations.

Over K300,000. was donated by companies and individuals to support the fundraising effort. The renovations, completed in June, have improved the safety, security and general functioning of the safe house, providing a more welcoming and safe service for women and children fleeing violence.

Curtain Brothers was contracted to carry out the maintenance work and many other business partners also contributed at their own cost. Planpac completed the design and City Mission provided labour support for all the painting and repairs through their youth program.

ODG then donated and installed the fire alarm system; Dulux Paints donated all the exterior and interior paint and Badilli Hardware provided doors, timber, hardware and plumbing. Bishop Brothers provided painting equipment. Oil Search Foundation managed the funding and ensured all money donated was properly accounted for.

This extraordinary example of partnership with support from the business community is inspirational. The before and after photos below demonstrate the amazing job carried out by Curtain Brothers and
the City Mission Youth