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KOYA AIBE DREAMS TO SEE MORE MARKET OPPORUNITIES FOR HER SAMBERIGI FARMERS DESPITE COVID

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Koya Aibe(3rd from left) with Rachel Nake (second from left) and women farmers and their produce. The impacts of covid19 were felt by people from all walks of life, from the far end coastal shores of the Rossell Islands in the Milne Bay province to the Aua Islands of Manus, the borders of Western and West Sepik Provinces and hinter lands of Papua New Guinea, the ripple effect somewhat caused a chain reaction and that continues to affect livelihoods of ordinary Papua New Guineans. While its trail of impacts left footprints all over the place with some seriously affected by losing a loved one, others felt a pint and continues to do so. People are learning each day, and such is the case for Samberigi Polopa Women ’ s Voice. An Association established in 2006 by -the women of Samberigi and nominated Koya Sukiapu Aibe as the Chairlady and Rachel Nake Sisimolu as the treasurer to lead the association. Both determined women leaders who are currently championing and empowering their people i...