Papua New Guinea is one of the world’s leading country in terms of crime, and its capital, Port Moresby, is officially the worst tourist destination.
The criminals are mostly from single-parent families who run away from home and roam the streets, gradually turning into criminals.
You should not be surprised if you are on a bus and in broad daylight people in masks jump out of the bushes and block the road with weapons. Especially at night, minibusses gather 10-20 people to travel together or otherwise all passengers may be robbed to their last clothes, and women will be raped. Those who dare to fight back will be shot.
As a consequence, prisons are overcrowded. And while they are serving time they are becoming inclined to accept the Gospel.
We visit the prison twice a month, which is 2 hours away from us and we bring the prisoners not only the Gospel but also soap, fresh fruits, and vegetables, which they are lacking in the prison. A small group meets inside, and each time more and more prisoners decide to follow Christ. We need about $400 a month to maintain this project. May God bless your heart and your participation in this ministry!
Ministry in Papua New Guinea – Zhenya & Ira Konstantiniki