Early Learning Mobile School

Nation: Papua New Guinea

The Early Learning Mobile School (ELMS) commenced in July 2014 in response to the need for education for children living in settlements around Port Moresby.

They use a truck that converts into a classroom. The ELMS program involves a team teaching four to seven year old children how to read and write, using a planned phonics program. These children are given a foundation in God’s Word that can be applied in their lives. They use creative teaching approaches, songs, games and fun activities in order to share God’s love.

Children’s lives are changed through this program. Some children who are now attending school have topped their class in academics, leadership roles and in their behaviour and character. When the ELMS team first started in the Tete settlement, it was very unsafe, with many alcohol related problems. In recent years some mothers told the team how the settlement has become safer. The leaders have shut down shops selling alcohol and the drunkards get chased out.