Buk bilong Pikinini (BbP) recently marked Valentine’s Day with a special appreciation event, “Cupcakes with BbP,” celebrating its long-standing partnership with Nasfund and recognizing the fund’s continued support through office space and governance facilities for the organization.

The event highlighted Nasfund’s contribution, particularly in 2026, as BbP has recently relocated its head office to a new space at The Face Building in Downtown Port Moresby — a site that previously housed the organization.

The visit also provided an opportunity for the Nasfund team to meet BbP’s head office staff and gain insights into the organization’s day-to-day work supporting early childhood literacy across the country.

Nasfund has provided office space to BbP since 2010, alongside access to meeting and conference facilities for board engagements.

BbP says this support has played a critical role in strengthening its operational capacity, enabling its head office team to oversee the delivery of early childhood education programs, manage administration, develop educational content and coordinate learning centres nationwide.

BbP also acknowledged its Board Treasurer, Tamzin Wardley, who serves on the Nasfund Board, noting that her guidance has further strengthened the organisation’s governance and accountability.

A stable and supportive working environment remains essential for BbP to deliver quality programs for children.

The organization said Nasfund’s long-term support has allowed it to focus on improving literacy outcomes through early childhood education.

Since its establishment in 2007, Buk bilong Pikinini has supported more than 15,000 children through its learning centres across the country.

The provision of office space since 2010 has been a key enabler of this growth, allowing the organization to expand sustainably into communities in need.

BbP expressed gratitude to Nasfund for the longevity of the partnership and its reaffirmed commitment in 2026.

The Valentine’s Day event symbolized appreciation, shared values and the importance of long-term collaboration in achieving meaningful social outcomes in Papua New Guinea.