Papua New Guinea, Kou Kou
Facts
A building with two classrooms and office area
250
€60,924
Kokoda Track Foundation
Education
Academic year
January to November
Literacy rate (15+ years old)
61.6%
Project implementation
Kokoda College, situated in remote Kou Kou Village, Oro Province, provides post-high school and tertiary education through the Flexible Open Distance Education (FODE) program. FODE offers a second chance at high school education, enabling early school leavers to re-enroll and improve their GPAs for tertiary entry.
Gender equity is a top priority, fostering opportunities for women and girls in teaching and healthcare careers.
The region’s mountainous terrain makes it accessible only by air and foot, with limited electricity and communication infrastructure. In 2023, Acronis funded the construction of a double classroom with tablets, solar lighting, and a ramp for disabled students, increasing enrollment from 175 to 250.
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News from the project
About the country
Country
The Independent State of Papua New Guinea
Capital city
Port Moresby
Population
11.78 million people
Currency
Kina (PGK)
Major languages
English, Hiri Motu, PNG Sign Language, Tok Pisin
Travel information
Papua New Guinea has a tropical climate characterized by high temperatures and humidity throughout the year. The coastal regions experience heavy rainfall and high temperatures, while the highlands have a cooler and more temperate climate with less rainfall.
Dry season
May to October, with the months of June to September being the driest
Wet season
November to April
Travel tips
Hotel recommendations
Kokoda Trail Motel, Tufi Resort Hotel, Madang Resort, Lamington Hotel (Boroko, NCD Section 24, Allotment 23 & 24, Cnr of Angau Drive, Mairi Place, Boroko, NCD), Birdwing Butterfly Lodge, Oro Guest House, Suh Guest House, Timos Transit House, Comfort Inn
Places to eat
Port Moresby: Nusa Island Retreat, The Cellar Restaurant, Tandoor on the Harbour
Best souvenirs from the country
Bilum bags, wooden carvings, baskets, traditional art by numerous indigenous tribes, Tapa cloth, shell jewelry, stone axes and tools, Bilas jewelry, cultural masks, Kina shell money, cocoa and coffee, music instruments
Travel agencies
Intrepid Travel, No Limit Adventures, Crooked Compass
Interpreting services
Tok Pisin
Proposed one week tour
Day 1: Port Moresby, National Museum and Art Gallery
Day 2: Kokoda trek
Day 3: College visit
Day 4: Tufi
Day 5: Milne Bay Province
Day 6: Varirate National Park
Day 7: Port Moresby, the Port Moresby Nature Park
