Homelessness in Papua New Guinea Other instances of homelessness include families who have lost their homes due to natural disasters. In 2017, around 500 people became homeless following floods in the Eastern Highlands Province. In 2007, some 13,000 people became homeless following flooding in the Northern Province. Homelessness in Papua New Guinea Homelessness in Papua New Guinea is a significant issue in Port Moresby, the nation's capital city. It is estimated that the homeless population in the nation's capital includes over 5,000 homeless children. The government and charities working in the region state that migration from rural to urban areas are a leading cause for
Tari, Papua New Guinea area around Tari airfield and appeared to be flying well, but never made it to the runway. The three passengers were PNG nationals. Tari, Papua New Guinea Tari is the capital of the Tari-Pori District and is the centre of Huli country in the Hela Province of Papua New Guinea. It is the second largest settlement in the province, and accessible by road from Mendi. A Cessna 206 aircraft operated by Missionary Aviation Fellowship crashed close to Tari on March 23, 2006 killing its pilot and injuring 3 passengers. The pilot was a 42-year Swiss man who had been in