Our Program Approach - PNG
Family and Sexual Violence is a serious issue affecting families and communities across Papua New Guinea and beyond. With one of the highest rates of FSV in the Pacific, many individuals, particularly women and children, experience physical, sexual and emotional abuse, often within their own homes.
At the Santos Foundation, we are committed to addressing this issue through an approach that supports survivors, strengthens services, and promotes prevention.
We believe that reducing the impact of violence requires collective action. By working with communities, partners and our own workforce, we aim to create safer environments and lasting change.
Program Spotlight
Bel Isi PNG
Bel isi PNG is an innovative public-private partnership dedicated to addressing FSV in PNG. This pioneering program gives survivors access to quality case management and safe house services, providing a secure pathway to safety and recovery.
Beyond direct support, Bel isi PNG drives private sector leadership investment in the FSV response, fostering corporate responsibility in creating safer communities. The program also plays a critical role in developing workplace domestic violence policies and training, empowering organisations to support affected employees and contribute to broader social change. Through Bel isi PNG, the Santos Foundation reaffirms its commitment to strengthening community resilience and advocating for a future free from violence.
Corporate sector support
The corporate sector, like any other sector is prone to the impacts of FSV. Subscribing to Bel isi PNG ensures that companies not only have access to a professionally managed case management service and access to safe accommodation options, it also assists companies to have governance structure and awareness campaigns in place to address FSV.
Program Spotlight
Family Support Centres
Strengthening Care for Survivors
The Santos Foundation is proud to stand alongside communities in their pursuit of safety, dignity and resilience. Through its commitment to addressing family and sexual violence, the Foundation has made significant strides in strengthening Family Support Centres (FSCs) across the regions where Santos operates.
These centres serve as vital lifelines for individuals and families experiencing domestic violence, offering case management, safe house services, and pathways to healing. The Foundation’s support includes infrastructure improvements, capacity building for frontline staff, and partnerships with organisations like Bel isi PNG to deliver holistic care and education services
This work is part of a broader program approach that reflects the Foundation’s mission to build resilient communities and advance economic pathways. By investing in FSCs, the Santos Foundation not only responds to immediate needs but also fosters long-term change, empowering women, protecting children, and promoting community-led solutions to violence.