APNGWLN has 76 women leaders who are members to the network. They have attended the Global Women In Management (GWIM) program, or one of the associated GWIM programs. There are currently 36 Financial Members who have paid their membership dues.
5 Provincial Hubs have been established in Simbu, Southern Highlands Province, Eastern Highlands Province, Central and Milne Bay.
APNGWLN has a strong network of 76 members who have good relationship and community involvement in 66 Districts, 4210 Council Wards in 17 provinces right across Papua New Guinea. These 76 women join hands with 1,000 others globally from 76 countries as part of GWIM (Global Women in Management) alumni to make this world a better place.
With Alumni Presence in 17 Provinces and to have a reach throughout Papua New Guinea, we encourage women leaders in the other 5 provinces to apply for GWIM or one of the related programs to be a part of APNGWLN.
Eligibility for membership
Membership to APNG:WLN is currently only through completion of the Global Women in Management, Plan USA Advocacy or TOT training .
We will soon be introducing the PNG Women’s Essential Leadership Skills (PNG EWLS) Training of which one can participate and be an APNGWLN Member.
Fees
To assist with the running of the organisation all members pay a membership fees to the Network.
Benefits of membership
APNG:WLN members are leaders in their communities heading NGO’s, CBO’s FBO’s, manage businesses or are professional women who work to maintain high ethical standards in their conducts and who use their talents and energy in the service of their local communities.
Membership creates a Network of Friendship and offers opportunities for personal growth and development as well as organisations growth and community developments through the participation of members.
Our members benefit directly:
- Have the first priority to be selected to attend trainings conducted by the Network,
- Reference letter and support letters to your donor organisation,
- Have your stories shared through the various APNGWLN media platforms
- Be part of likeminded passionate women moving to change PNG positively.
- Nomination to the Board of Directors
- Voting rights at the Bi-Annual General Meeting
- Join any of our working committee
- Access to our resource Information Hub
- Access to use of the APNG:WLN Office space
- Access to using our “Pass through Grant” program
- Benefit from our Leader Economic Empowerment Program
- Be part of a vibrant and robust home grown NGO
- Enhance your Networking
Opportunities
Membership leads to involvement with a wide range of women, locally, at the national and International level.
Members of APNG:WLN may;
- Attend activities in other locations where GWIM Alumni are located, make new friends, and exchange ideas.
- When travelling, links to other alumni in parts of PNG and other countries
- Increase awareness of the mechanisms of APNG:WLN
- Attend the Network’s BI-Annual General Meeting with voting rights
- Meet women from many different backgrounds, all using their skills for others
- Participate in forums, workshops and discussions
- Hold leadership positions at any level of the organisation
Obligations of membership
Members are required to attend the Network General Meetings and participate at any business meetings and social functions
It is recommended that members:
- Serve on the various sub-committees.
- Be prepared to take office anytime if voted
- Pay annual subscriptions by the due date.
- Participate in the committee work of the network.