Enga Landslide Appeal
The Government of Papua New Guinea has estimated that 2,000 people have been killed and thousands more have been displaced.
Your donation could help us provide lifesaving aid
At about 3am on Friday 24 May, 2024, a landslide engulfed villages in the Enga Province in Papua New Guinea, totally devastating the area and burying houses under 8 metres of rock and rubble, where an estimated 7000 people slept. At present over 2000 men, women and children have been estimated to have lost their lives.
Following the landslide, highway access near Yambali Village is obstructed, which will likely take considerable time to clear. A nearby bridge in the Western Highlands leading to Enga has also recently collapsed which will hinder assessment and relief efforts. Despite the challenges a team including the Provincial Disaster Center, Department of Health, Police and Defence Forces, have reached the site to further assess the situation.
CARE International PNG is responding to this humanitarian crisis with an initial supply of food, water and basic hygiene. In the recovery phase, CARE will support with Shelter, WASH facilities, Protection and Agriculture. Please give generously to our Global Emergency Fund so that we can immediately provide lifesaving aid and services when emergencies like this strike.
Justine McMahon, CARE PNG Country Director speaks with ABC News
CARE has worked in Enga over the years in humanitarian, development and peace-building projects. We maintain a hub office in Mt Hagen, where it is anticipated that the majority of relief items will be sourced from.
Donate by phone
Call 1800 020 046 toll free and pay by credit card.
Donations over $2 are tax deductible. CARE will use donations to our Global Emergency Fund to provide emergency relief and services to those who need them most. This will help the world’s most vulnerable people prepare for, and recover from, emergencies and disasters.
