Pawa Meri: Role Models to Inspire

Pawa Meri (Powerful Women) is a six-part documentary series portraying the lives of six Papua New Guinean women who have each achieved extraordinary things in life. The women come from diverse backgrounds and represent a variety of themes relevant to development in PNG.

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Status

Ended

Original Name

Pawa Meri: Role Models to Inspire

First Air Date

September 13, 2014

Last Air Date

October 18, 2014

Seasons

Episodes

Language

English

Production Companies

University of Goroka Victoria University Melbourne Centre for Social and Creative Media

Networks

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Yu Ken Mekim

Yu Ken Mekim is a story that resonates with many Papua New Guinean women going into business. It is a glimpse into the motivations, heart-aches and sacrifices women experience when deciding to do business. Rita Kare sold food on the streets of Goroka and now successfully runs the Steakhaus Restaurant. The film explores Rita's and her husband Peter's journey of fulfilling their dream.

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