activities · 18
what they do
direct service · 11
- Community Health Programs Mobile and Fixed Community Medical ClinicsConducts community health programs in remote villages, including vaccination clinics and medical training for rural health workers.
- Delivery of Medical Supplies and Aid Emergency Supply DistributionDelivers vital medical supplies, vaccines, and essential aid to remote river aid posts and villages in Papua New Guinea, supporting over 40 aid posts and responding to disease outbreaks and natural disasters.
- Delivery of Medical Supplies and Aid Emergency Supply DistributionDelivers vital medical supplies, vaccines, and critical supplies to remote communities and river aid posts in Papua New Guinea, supporting over 40 aid posts.
- Disaster Relief Operations Emergency Supply DistributionProvides disaster relief by responding with essential aid such as food, water, and medical supplies to remote areas following natural disasters or disease outbreaks.
- Emergency Medical Evacuation Flights Emergency Supply DistributionOperates free emergency medical flights using Cessna 206 seaplanes in remote regions of Papua New Guinea, serving approximately 700,000 people in the Sepik and Gulf provinces. These flights transport patients to hospitals, significantly reducing travel time for medical emergencies from days to about an hour.
- Emergency Medical Evacuation Flights Emergency Supply DistributionOperates free emergency medical evacuation flights using Cessna 206 seaplanes in remote regions of Papua New Guinea, serving approximately 700,000 people in the Sepik and Gulf provinces. These flights reduce travel time for medical emergencies from several days by canoe to about one hour, transporting patients to the regional hospital in Wewak.
- Emergency Medical Evacuation Flights Emergency Supply DistributionOperates free emergency medical flights using Cessna 206 seaplanes in remote regions of Papua New Guinea, serving approximately 700,000 people in the Sepik and Gulf provinces. These flights transport patients to hospitals, significantly reducing travel time from several days by canoe to about one hour.
- Hospital Ministry and Patient CareProvides ongoing care and ministry to patients after they are flown to hospitals, including spiritual encouragement, prayer, trauma healing lessons, and distribution of toiletries, food, toys, and audio Bibles. This includes daily prayer and Gospel lessons as part of hospital ministry at Boram Hospital.
- Hospital Ministry and Patient CareProvides ongoing care and ministry to patients after they are flown to Wewak and dropped off at the hospital, including spiritual encouragement, prayer, trauma healing lessons, and distribution of toiletries, food, toys, and audio Bibles.
- Hospital and Spiritual MinistryProvides ongoing care and ministry to patients at Boram Hospital in Wewak, Papua New Guinea, including distributing toiletries, food, and toys, offering spiritual encouragement, prayer, trauma healing lessons, and sharing the Gospel message through audio Bibles and literature.
- Medical Supply Delivery Emergency Supply DistributionDelivers vital medical supplies, vaccines, and critical supplies to remote communities, river aid posts, and over 40 aid posts in Papua New Guinea.
capacity building · 7
- Aviation Hangar Acquisition and Training Center Development International Mission Base OperationsAcquiring and renovating an aviation hangar in Wewak, Papua New Guinea, to support operations and building a Training Center to equip local leaders and host missions teams.
- Documentary Film Production and Outreach Documentary Production and Distribution for AwarenessProduced a documentary film, "Saman Balus," detailing its mission, and organizes special screenings and provides resources for private screenings to raise awareness and engage supporters.
- Documentary Film Production and Screenings Documentary Production and Distribution for AwarenessProduced a documentary film, "Saman Balus," detailing its mission, and organizes special screenings and provides resources for private viewings to raise awareness and engage supporters.
- Documentary Film Production and Screenings Documentary Production and Distribution for AwarenessProduced a documentary film, "Saman Balus," detailing its mission in Papua New Guinea, and organizes special screenings and provides resources for individuals to host private screenings.
- Infrastructure Development and Maintenance International Mission Base OperationsOrganizes short-term mission teams to build and maintain infrastructure in Papua New Guinea, including assembling storage structures, expanding floating docks, fencing properties, clearing roads, building staff housing, and performing aircraft maintenance.
- Infrastructure Development and Maintenance International Mission Base OperationsOrganizes short-term mission teams to build and maintain infrastructure in Papua New Guinea, including storage structures, floating docks, staff housing, and conducting aircraft maintenance on floatplanes.
- Infrastructure Development and Maintenance International Mission Base OperationsOrganizes short-term mission teams to build and maintain infrastructure in Papua New Guinea, including storage structures, floating docks, staff housing, and aviation hangars, and conducts maintenance on floatplanes.
strategies · 15
how they think
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- Amplify mission through awareness campaigns and community engagement awareness_and_engagementThe organization uses documentary filmmaking and community screenings to share its mission and work, engaging supporters and expanding its reach and influence to garner support for its operations.
- Employ a team-based approach for operational efficiency team_based_operationsThe organization utilizes a team-based approach to effectively carry out its lifesaving work, ensuring coordinated efforts in its operations.
- Engage short-term missionaries short_term_missionsThe organization offers opportunities for individuals to participate in short-term missions, leveraging their skills in a faith-driven environment to contribute to the organization's impact.
- Integrate emergency medical air transport with spiritual outreach integrated_physical_spiritual_careThe organization provides emergency medical flights, primarily using seaplanes, to overcome geographical barriers and deliver critical care to remote communities. This physical aid is intentionally integrated with spiritual support, including sharing the Gospel, providing Bibles, and offering trauma healing, to address both physical and spiritual needs holistically.
- Integrate emergency medical air transport with spiritual outreach integrated_medical_spiritual_careThe organization provides emergency medical flights, primarily using seaplanes, to overcome geographical barriers and deliver critical care to remote communities. This physical aid is intentionally integrated with spiritual support, including sharing the Gospel, providing biblical resources, and offering holistic care that addresses physical, emotional, and spiritual needs, aiming for both physical healing and spiritual transformation.
- Integrate emergency medical air transport with spiritual outreach integrated_medical_and_spiritual_careThe organization provides emergency medical flights, primarily using seaplanes, to overcome geographical barriers and deliver critical care to remote populations. This medical aid is intentionally combined with spiritual healing and evangelism, sharing the Gospel, providing biblical resources, and offering holistic care that addresses physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Provide biblical trauma healing through oral teaching biblical_trauma_healingThe organization uses an oral-based teaching style to deliver biblical trauma healing, addressing topics such as grief, forgiveness, and suffering, particularly in cultures where oral tradition is prevalent.
- Provide biblical trauma healing through oral teaching biblical_trauma_healingThe organization utilizes a biblical, oral-based teaching style to address trauma, focusing on topics such as grief, forgiveness, and suffering, tailored for cultural relevance.
- Raise awareness and engage supporters through multimedia and community events awareness_and_engagementThe organization uses documentary filmmaking and community engagement, such as private screenings, to share its mission and work, thereby expanding its reach and influence among supporters and the broader public.
- Rapid emergency response based on criticality criticality_based_emergency_responseThe organization prioritizes and mobilizes for critical emergency situations, responding quickly to provide immediate medical support.
- Strengthen local capacity and ensure program sustainability capacity_building_and_sustainabilityThe organization focuses on building long-term impact by training local leaders, partnering with local healthcare teams, and securing dedicated funding initiatives (like "Fuel for Life") to cover operational costs, ensuring the sustained delivery of its flight programs and ministry.
- Strengthen local capacity and ensure program sustainability capacity_building_and_sustainabilityThe organization focuses on building long-term impact by training local leaders, partnering with local healthcare teams, and ensuring the financial sustainability of its flight programs through dedicated funding initiatives like "Fuel for Life" which covers operational costs.
- Strengthen local capacity and ensure program sustainability capacity_building_and_sustainabilityThe organization focuses on building long-term impact by training local leaders, partnering with local healthcare teams, and ensuring the sustainability of its flight programs through dedicated funding initiatives for fuel, maintenance, and insurance.
- Team-based approach to operations team_based_operationsThe organization employs a collaborative, team-based approach to execute its lifesaving work effectively.
- Utilize media and community engagement for mission awareness awareness_and_engagement_campaignsThe organization employs documentary filmmaking and community screenings to raise awareness about its mission and work in remote regions, engaging supporters to expand its reach and influence.
named programs · 5
what they call their work
Disaster Relief
Responds to natural disasters with urgent aid including food, water, and medical supplies via air transport
Fuel for Life
Donor-funded program that purchases aviation fuel to ensure uninterrupted emergency flight operations
Hospital Ministry
Provides spiritual support through prayer and sharing the Gospel with patients and families during medical transport and treatment
Life Flights
Provides emergency medical evacuation flights for patients in critical condition, transporting them from remote villages to hospitals in one hour instead of multi-day canoe trips
Medical Supplies Delivery
Delivers essential medicines and medical supplies to isolated villages that lack access to healthcare infrastructure
relationships · 19
who they work with
- Aerocet Partner — Partner organization.
- Ambit Consulting Partner — Partner organization.
- Baylor Scott & White Partner — Partner organization.
- Coal Creek Consulting Partner — Partner organization.
- Digicel Foundation Partner — Partner organization.
- East Sepik Provincial Health Authority Partner — Has forged strong relationships with this provincial government entity.
- Heart to Heart International Partner — Partner organization.
- International Aid Partner — Partner organization.
- Islands Petroleum Partner — Partner organization.
- Kendall Farms Partner — Partner organization.
- Oxfam Australia Partner — Partner organization.
- PNG Ministry of Health Partner — Has forged strong relationships with this national government entity.
- Papua New Guinea Partner — Works to provide lifesaving medical flights to remote regions.
- Papua New Guinea government Funder — Receives grants for funding.
- S&J Tube Partner — Partner organization.
- Save the Children Partner — Partner organization.
- South Seas Tuna Corporation Partner — Partner organization.
- The Planning Center Partner — Partner organization.
- Western Skyways Partner — Partner organization.