Homelessness in Papua New Guinea 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 the rise in homelessness. One study on working street children in Papua New Guinea surveyed 324 children, of which seven percent were currently living on the street, but overall, 51% had been living on the street at one point in the past.
Papua New Guinea at the 2011 Pacific Games Papua New Guinea at the 2011 Pacific Games Papua New Guinea competed at the 2011 Pacific Games in Nouméa, New Caledonia between August 27 and September 10, 2011. As of June 28, 2011 Papua New Guinea has listed 432 competitors. Papua New Guinea has qualified 4 athletes. Papua New Guinea has qualified 42 athletes. Papua New Guinea has qualified a men's and women's team. Each team can consist of a maximum of 12 athletes Papua New Guinea has qualified 7 athletes. Papua New Guinea has qualified 8 athletes. Papua New Guinea has qualified 12 athletes. Papua New Guinea has qualified