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CATEGORY:&= nbsp; &nbs= p; SERVICES IN LAW, ORDER AND JUSTICE

UNITED NAURO GOR COMMUNITY LAW & ORDER POLICING GROUP

KUNDIAWA, SIMBU PROVINCE=

HI= STORY & BACKGROUND

The people of Nauro Gor community of Mingende= area of Kerowagi District, Simbu Province after long period of trib= al fighting have realized that there is no real meaning in life in fighting ea= ch other. The people of Nauro Gor had felt the adverse impact of tribal fights and the leaders had heeded cou= nsel and advice from certain individuals such as Dr. Jorwis= ky, a Catholic priest and medical doctor, and also from CIC Incentive Scheme Coordinator, Mr. Brian Kuglame, to do something worthwhile and meaningful in life. The whole community accepted the idea of peace and with the growing interest the United Nauro Gor Community Law & Order Policing Group was form= ed with representatives from various groups, individuals, youth, women, church groups and tribe.

The United Nau= ro Gor Community Law & Order Policing Group was formed in 2005 and immediately incorporated itself with the IPA. The member= ship grew and the group was launched in December 2006. The group is recognized in the = Simbu Province.

The Group now consists of seven clans which gather together three big tribes of Nugai Gauma, Kunana Gauma and Kiliwa Gauma. <= span class=3DGramE>The population of about 13,000 people, consisting of about 40= 00 members each tribe. The Group is well organized with a leadership structure which comprises of: a Chairman, a Deputy Chairman and one hundred Directors representing different groups, villages, women, youth and religio= us denominations. They also have an executive management team headed by a Chief Executive Officer.

ACHIEVEMENTS

The following achievements by The Group are acknowledged:

       The Group established a Community Auxiliary Police with 96 trained members and a Police Post.

       The Group influenced the community to rebuild three primary schools, two lower and one upper primary and several elementary schools.

       Community activities for the women groups such as sewing and also youth activities. A key achievement was sending two youths to Sydney to attend = the world youth celebration with the Pope.

       Farming of fresh produce, animal husbandry and many other sm= all projects are being incorporated into their daily activities

The lives of the Ming= ende people have returned back to normalcy. Individuals and household family mem= bers have settled well in their environment and are planning for better future. There is reduction in crime and violence. The community is more engaging in infrastructure maintenance, reforestation, economic development and so fort= h.

The CIC Board and Management would = like to particularly recognize the extraordinary work and contribution United Nauro Gor Community Base = Group has introduced as a pilot project to benefit families and the coffee industry.<= /span>