JICA Celebrates Graduation at Sacred Heart Teachers College

On 6^th November, 2025, Sacred Heart Teachers College in Bomana, Port Moresby, held its 14th graduation ceremony, celebrating the achievements of 111 graduates.

Sacred Heart Teachers College, established in 2010 by the Catholic Archdiocese of Port Moresby, trains teachers for remote schools. The college continues to play a vital role in strengthening primary education across the country. JICA has been cooperating with Department of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (DHERST) and this College since 2020 to enhance teaching capacities of these prospective teachers.

Mr. SHIROUZU Kenichi, Senior Representative of JICA PNG Office, attended the ceremony as a guest and delivered a heartfelt congratulatory speech. He highlighted JICA’s support for education in PNG, including:

• Enhancing remote education through TV-based learning since the late 1990s
• Developing the country’s first math and science textbooks for Grades 3–6 (2016–2020)
• Supporting curriculum and teacher training improvements since 2021

He mentioned “Education is the foundation of a country. You, as new teachers, will shape the future of Papua New Guinea by educating its children”.

JICA remains committed to working with PNG’s education institutions and development partners to co-create a brighter future for all.