We all have experiences that leave a lasting impact on us; some motivate us into become beacons of hope for others.

 It is not solely the responsibility of our elected leaders or government officials to support communities in need. 

Every Papua New Guinean has a role to play individually, offering care, support, and mentorship in their own capacity to assist their fellow countrymen.

Jennitha Japhetz, the Owner and Managing Director of Island Elegance, firmly believes in the transformative power of education for women. 

Having established her own SME two years ago, she has unwavering faith that every skill she imparts to a woman serves as a seed for nation-building.

Japhetz’s conviction drives her to contribute towards empowering women, recognizing that by educating a woman, an entire nation is educated.

Ms. Japhetz embarked on her journey at the Beon Correctional Institute in Madang on Monday, initiating a prison rehabilitation program aimed at empowering inmates through life skills training. The program commenced with an introductory session, emphasizing the significance of life skills as a stepping stone and foundation for personal growth.

Particularly focusing on female detainees, the training serves as a crucial step in providing them with a second chance in life after their time at Beon. On Thursday, Ms. Japhetz extended the training to juveniles, aiming to equip them with the necessary life skills to foster a changed and positive mindset upon their release from prison.

The objective of the training is to enable inmates to reintegrate into society with a transformed perspective and the ability to earn a livelihood genuinely. This initiative is not the first instance of Island Elegance reaching out to support the community. Previously, the local SME supported the Friends of the Hospital in Madang during their hikes up Mt. Wilhelm in Chimbu Province and Mt. Kanagio on Karkar Island, raising funds for vital equipment for the local hospital.

Currently, Island Elegance is actively raising funds to support the fight against cancer in Papua New Guinea. The company specializes in creating meri blouses, T-shirts, laplaps, and dresses using unique designs of their own.