Support Orphaned Children in Papua New Guinea
Providing a safe home, daily care, and long-term support for orphaned and disadvantaged children in Papua New Guinea.
Based in Wau, Haus Pikinini offers a family-style home where children receive consistent care, access to education, and the stability they need to rebuild their lives.
Provide Safe Housing and Care for a Child Today
Choose your location to donate and support the ongoing work of Haus Pikinini Orphanage in Papua New Guinea. Tax deductible and non tax deductible options are available depending on your region.
THE REALITY
Poverty & Basic Needs
Papua New Guinea faces widespread poverty, with around 40% of the population living below the poverty line.
In many communities, access to reliable electricity, clean water, and healthcare is limited or unavailable.
With most of the population living in rural and remote areas, families often struggle to access basic services, making it difficult to provide consistent care and support for their children.
Children are frequently exposed to malnutrition, poor sanitation, and limited medical care, where preventable conditions can become life-threatening.
HIV & Family Breakdown
In the past, children without parents were often cared for through extended family networks known as the “wantok” system. Today, that system is under strain. The spread of HIV, combined with poverty and social stigma, has led to situations where children are abandoned or left without support.
In many communities, HIV is still misunderstood and feared, often seen as a curse rather than a medical condition. This has caused families to withdraw instead of provide care, leaving vulnerable children without a safe place to go.
After years of working directly with these children, it became clear that the issue extended beyond immediate care, but creating a stable, long-term environment where they can feel safe, supported, and valued.
OUR MISSION
Provide a safe home and rebuild children’s lives.
Haus Pikinini was established to provide a safe, stable environment for children who have been left without care due to illness, poverty, and family breakdown.
Located in Wau and led by Donna Harvey-Hall, the orphanage operates as a family-style home, where children are raised in a domestic environment rather than an institutional setting.
The focus is not only on meeting immediate needs, but helping children rebuild trust, develop social skills, and regain a sense of normalcy after experiencing instability or trauma. A significant part of the work involves re-socialising children who may have experienced neglect or abuse, helping them form relationships, build confidence, and adjust to a structured environment.
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YOUR IMPACT
A safe home. Daily care. A future rebuilt.
One mission to create long term change for orphaned children.
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A Safe, Family Home
Haus Pikinini provides a stable, family-style home for children who have been left without care due to poverty, illness, and family breakdown.
Rather than an institutional environment, children are raised in a domestic setting where they receive consistent care, structure, and guidance. This approach creates a sense of safety and belonging that many have never experienced, forming the foundation for their development and wellbeing.
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Daily Care & Essentials
For many children, life before arriving was defined by uncertainty and lack of basic needs.
At Haus Pikinini, children receive regular meals, clothing, and day-to-day care in a safe and supportive environment. Access to consistent nutrition, hygiene, and supervision ensures their immediate wellbeing and allows them to begin focusing on their development.
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Education & Learning Support
Children entering the program are often significantly behind in their education and may struggle to integrate into formal schooling.
Haus Pikinini supports access to education while providing additional tutoring and guidance, helping children catch up academically and build confidence in the classroom.
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Rebuilding Trust & Stability
Many children arrive having experienced neglect, loss, or instability, often without a consistent support system in early childhood.
A significant part of the work at Haus Pikinini involves re-socialising children, helping them rebuild trust in adults, develop healthy relationships, and adjust to a structured and supportive environment. This process is essential in restoring confidence and emotional stability.
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Long-Term Development
The focus extends beyond immediate care.
Haus Pikinini supports children as they grow, helping them develop independence, life skills, and a pathway toward a more stable future. The goal is to break the cycle of poverty and prevent children from being left without direction or opportunity later in life.
Give the gift of safe housing and care to children.
Tax deductible and non tax deductible options are available depending on your region.