Hi, my name is Samuel Weidenhofer, and I’m fundraising to rebuild Matairuka Primary School in Papua New Guinea.

When we visited Matairuka Primary School, we were deeply moved by what we saw. Despite the incredible spirit of the students and teachers, the school is in desperate need of support.

Many of the classroom windows are broken, creating an unsafe and difficult learning environment. Some of the dedicated teachers are currently homeless, yet they continue to show up every day to educate and inspire their students. The children love sport, but without proper equipment they make their own balls from cardboard, plastic bags, sticky tape and whatever materials they can find.

During our visit, we were able to surprise the school with new sports equipment and some immediate financial support. Seeing the joy on the students’ faces reminded us just how much of a difference even a small act of kindness can make.

Now, we want to do something much bigger.

Our goal is to help rebuild and improve Matairuka Primary School so these children have a safe place to learn and the teachers have the facilities they deserve. Every dollar raised through this fundraiser will go directly towards improving the school and supporting this project.

As I am unable to add a Papua New Guinea bank beneficiary through my banking provider, all funds raised will first be transferred through me and then sent directly to my trusted team member on the ground in Papua New Guinea, who will oversee the distribution of funds for the school. We are committed to complete transparency and will provide regular updates, photos and videos so you can see exactly how your generosity is making a difference.

Thank you for believing that every child deserves the opportunity to learn in a safe, supportive environment. Together, we can help transform Matairuka Primary School and create a brighter future for its students and teachers.