CPL Foundation Inc. reaffirms commitment to Education with ongoing support to Buk bilong Pikinini Children’s Library Learning Center, Tatana

Port Moresby, Wednesday 18 February 2026

CPL Foundation Inc. remains committed to strengthening early childhood education
through the Buk bilong Pikinini (BbP) Library Learning Centers, and it reaffirmed its
ongoing support today with the presentation of a cheque for K110,039.16 to cover the
library’s annual operational costs. As a long‑standing Diamond Sponsor and partner of
BbP for more than a decade, the Foundation continues to support the Tatana Library
Learning Center by funding key operational expenses, including educator salaries,
learning resources, special events, and utilities.

Ms. Deborah Alois, CPL Foundation Manager, attended the cheque presentation
ceremony and formally presented the cheque to Ms. Leanne Resson, Executive Officer of
Buk bilong Pikinini.

“I would like to thank Buk bilong Pikinini for this strong partnership and for the important
work you continue to do for children across Papua New Guinea. We look forward to
another year of working together.”

“To our students, the class of 2026, we wish you a successful school year. Learn as much as
you can and dream big. The world is waiting for someone like you.”

Ms. Leanne Resson, Buk bilong Pikinini Executive Officer, in accepting the cheque,
thanked CPL Foundation Inc., Deborah and the team.

“Thank you, CPL Foundation—Ms. Deborah Alois and your team, for your continued and
invaluable support. We extend a warm welcome to you all and are pleased to have you
with us today.”

In 2023 CPL Foundation signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with
Buk bilong Pikinini, committing to cover Tatana LLC’s annual operational cost right
through to 2027. Under this agreement, CPL Foundation has committed over half a million
kina in support and over the course of the partnership, has invested well over one million
kina.

In 2025, CPL Foundation invested over K170,000 in education, supporting several
initiatives including the Buk bilong Pikinini Tatana Library Learning Center (Tatana LLC). Of
the 62 children enrolled at the start of the year, 46 successfully graduated from the early
learning program.

Despite beginning the enrolment period with lower performance indicators, Tatana LLC
demonstrated remarkable progress throughout the year—achieving a 95% overall
assessment score, ranking among the top five BbP LLCs, and recording a 75% retention
rate.

The CPL Foundation firmly believes that “The Future is Female.” Our mission is to
empower women and girls through access to:
Education & Literacy Programs, Improved Health-Care Services and Economic
Empowerment opportunities.