The Kama Adventist Church in Goroka, Papua New Guinea, conducted what is believed to be the first 10,000 Toes ambassador training run by a local church in the Eastern Highlands Simbu Mission (EHSM) from March 27–30, 2023.
With a total of 73 participants, the training was run for church members—including young people—from the Kama Church, its four small groups, two church plants, and a neighboring local church.
Kama health leaders Karito Ketauwo, Joyce Kasa, and Matthew Omena, who had previously attended the 10,000 Toes Ambassador training conducted by the PNG Union Mission and EHSM, were the facilitators. EHSM Health director Thomas Awayang also attended the event.
Participants had the opportunity to conduct risk assessments among themselves as a practical part of their training. Other practical sessions included therapeutic juice demonstrations.
The event concluded with a graduation ceremony attended by two representatives from the Provincial Health Authority. Each of the 73 participants received 10,000 Toes certificates and ambassador badges.
Media crews from national TV NBC and Post-Courier newspaper covered the training and graduation.
Thinking ahead, the Kama Church pledged continued support for the 10,000 Toes Campaign to become the vehicle to drive all its evangelism programs in the communities surrounding the churches that participated in the training.
Other plans for the near future include renovating and adapting a building that will host a wellness hub.
The original version of this story was posted on the Adventist Record website.
