In Simbu the majority of the populations live in the rural areas depending entirely on subsistence agriculture. Due to harsh geographical conditions, very limited economic resources and activities, absence of required health facilities and shortages in the supply of medical drugs, the basic health and welfare situation is quite grim hence high infant mortality and patients particularly children dying of curable disease and depression is a reality.

It is in this context that the Simbu Children Foundation (SCF) is formed by Simbus in different fields of work and students both in Papua New Guinea and abroad to assist in the provision of funding and other forms of assistance in the recovery process of the medically ill children of Simbu.

The fundamental reason behind the formation of SCF is simply to fund the medically ill children who require complex operation or medication not available locally and also assist less fortunate children whose parents can not afford high medical expense.

SCF will also assist in funding delivery complications to minimize infant mortality. Furthermore SCF will also assist in funding safe delivery of a child if the mother is HIV positive.

We believe every child deserves to feel loved, to be safe, to have opportunities for a better future and to know that there will always be someone to care for them. Every child deserves a bright beginning and the chance to determine the course of his or her own destiny.