A strong show of unity and community spirit was on display as the UPNG New Ireland Students Association (UPNG-NISA) hosted its New Ireland Day-Mini fundraiser in Port Moresby in collaboration with other tertiary institutions, working together to raise funds to carry out their end of year projects. The fundraiser, organized by the UPNG-NISA Committee, featured food stalls, live-band and traditional dance performances. Participating institutions included PAU-NISA, DBTI-NISA, IBSU-NISA, POMTEC-NISA, and the host organization. Speaking during the event, Michael, the Public Relations Lead for UPNG-NISA, explained the initiative's purpose. “Every year, July 23rd is New Ireland Day, but for the past few years, we haven’t had a gathering like this. This year, with strong leadership from the executive team, we collaborated with other NISA-based institutions in Port Moresby to make it happen." The main goal of the event is to raise funds for an upcoming collaborative project planned for the NISA tertiary association at the end of October. Though no specific fundraising target was set for today, organizers hope the proceeds will contribute toward the larger project goal. “The project we plan to launch is called the Career Expo, which aims to disseminate information about testing and enrollment requirements at various tertiary institutions in NCD." “We want students finishing secondary school to have access to accurate information about their study options.” Despite a few delays in the morning program, including the late arrival of some guests and performers, the event kicked off successfully with dance performances and positive community participation. Michael also provided updates on the main fundraising event for the UPNG-NISA scheduled for July 26 (Saturday), highlighting strong ticket sales and growing interest. “Tickets are selling fast. We launched a new batch yesterday and expect to sell out by tomorrow,” he said. “Our headline performers include Tonton Malele, Tarvin Toune and Nene Morus and we encourage everyone to get their tickets early." "Unfortunately, Jayrex pulled out due to other commitments.” He concluded by inviting those who haven’t yet purchased tickets, to approach the organizing team during the week or at the event venue. “If you need a ticket, just find me near the MC table. We’re here to make sure everyone has a chance to be part of this great cause.”