For 54 years, Pokome Newa has dedicated her life to bringing healthcare to isolated communities in PNG, often relying on MAF to reach those in need. Through perseverance and faith, she overcame early challenges with literacy, trained as a health worker and saved countless lives – even walking 40km during a crisis to secure medicine. Looking back on her journey, Pokome credits MAF’s support and God’s guidance for enabling her to serve.

Thanks to a MAF medevac flight, a domestic violence survivor received urgent medical care in time, preventing the amputation of her leg and giving her a chance to heal and rebuild her life.

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Embark with MAF in 2025

MAF is facing a critical shortage of aircraft engineers, and we need them to keep our planes flying safely. Without skilled engineers, our aircraft can’t operate at full capacity—resulting in fewer medical evacuations, fewer essential supply deliveries, and fewer opportunities to reach isolated communities with help, hope and healing.

If you or someone you know is an aircraft engineer, please consider joining MAF or sharing this opportunity. These skills could make a life-changing impact!

Explore a career beyond yourself – find out more information by clicking here.

Celebrate with MAF in 2025

In 2025, MAF celebrates 80 years! We’re deeply grateful for all that God has done over the past eight decades—every life changed, every community reached, every mission made possible through faithful supporters like you.

As we look ahead, we’re excited for what’s to come and invite you to celebrate with us! Throughout the year, we’ll be hosting special events to honour this milestone, reflect on our journey and share the vision for the future.

Learn more or submit an expression of interest to attend, host or volunteer at one or more of our events here.