Stories

MAF’s vital link for flooded Arnhem Land

Published: August 4, 2025

In East Arnhem Land, record-breaking April rains have transformed red dirt roads into impassable rivers, isolating more than 550 people across 25 Laynhapuy homelands. Cut off by relentless wet season downpours and flooded river...

Update on PNG Fuel Crisis

Published: January 7, 2026

April 2025 Over one year on from the Fuel Crisis that impacted MAF's operations in Papua New Guinea so significantly, some good news has now come from the team (see below). Join us in praising God for a resolution to this situation!...

Myanmar Earthquake

Published: April 14, 2025

MAF Responds to Earthquake Devastation in Myanmar After a 7.7 magnitude earthquake caused devastation across Myanmar, a MAF vehicle reached the capital Naypyitaw to bring hope. A catastrophic 7.7 magnitude earthquake—Myanmar’s largest in...

Giving isolated women access to sanitary packs

Published: April 7, 2025

Days-for-Girls bags give isolated women access to sanitary packs MAF women support 100 young women during a church conference at a remote site with reusable pads and education on their menstrual cycle. Story by Mandy Glass At least 100...

Empowering girls in PNG

Published: April 7, 2025

The impact of Menstrual Health Workshops in Papua New Guinea A powerful initiative is transforming the lives of young women in isolated communities, giving them confidence to stay in school. Story by Mandy Glass Access to basic menstrual...

Empowering Girls in PNG

Published: April 7, 2025

Menstrual health initiatives in remote Papua New Guinea MAF PNG’s Siobhain Cole embarks on a transformative mission to provide re-usable sanitary kits to grade 12 girls in Telefomin. Educating all the female Telefomin boarding and...

News from Uganda

Published: February 2, 2026

MAF has operated in Uganda since 1986 and works in partnership with national church groups, mission groups, development and relief agencies and other non-governmental organisations (NGOs). We currently have five aircraft and 67 dedicated...

Angeline’s life-saving flight to hospital

Published: March 12, 2025

Fast work to clear the runway at an isolated community allowed MAF to fly a woman who needed emergency treatment for pregnancy complications. Angeline is recovering in Madagascar’s capital Antananarivo after a swift response from MAF and...

MAF Returns to Bougainville

Published: March 12, 2025

Restoring Hope and Vital Services Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) has returned to Bougainville with strong government support, as it prepares to restore vital services to the region. For most Bougainvilleans, the return of MAF means...

On a Mission

Published: February 19, 2025

On a Mission: Using Aircraft for Peace in the Aftermath of War Early inspiration: an alternative service Out of the ashes of WWII, a question drew a handful of servicemen and women together across the world; each inspired by an...

A journey above the clouds: My experience with MAF

Published: February 5, 2025

Communications intern Anthony Nawi experiences a transformative flight to Simbai, Papua New Guinea, realising that MAF is a vital lifeline connecting remote communities and fostering crucial support. A month and a half into my role as a...

‘Audio Bible changed my life’

Published: February 4, 2025

Illiteracy was no barrier to receiving God’s word for Mama Koi, who never had a chance to learn to read and write. Koi, also known as Mama Koi from Nalepa village, a community situated outside Goroka in Papua New Guinea, could never...