GRASS SKIRT PROJECT

Advancing gender justice THROUGH SPORTS

Empowering men and boys, together with their sisters through education, sports and community.

Young People feel powerless and are
disenfranchised

In our 2050 vision, we're on a mission to empower one million PNG youth with leadership and entrepreneurial mindset through our programs, Gymbox, 10 Million Strong and Hevea Cup & Wellness Expo.

THE GRASS SKIRT PROJECT VALUES
courage
Trust
Integrity
Innovation
Tenacity
Gender-based Violence

30 sec

A woman is beaten every 30 seconds in PNG
Sexual Violence

41%

Men in PNG admit to having committed rape
Youth Education

80%

80% of Youth are pushed out of the school system
Cultural Expectations & Marriage

27%

By 18 years of age, 27% of PNG girls are married

our solutionS

programs to empawa

Gymbox is the home. 10 Million Strong is the heart.

Gymbox

Gymbox is more than a gym.

We have designed our shipping containers to be a multi-functional space that can be transformed to be used as a gym, community centre, access to health partnerships and outreach services.

Connecting education and health access to PNG youth.

hevea cup + wellness expo

The Hevea Cup & Wellness Expo (HC&WE) is an extraordinary annual event that transcends boundaries and brings together sport, health education, and community engagement to drive positive change.

Registered teams will also have the opportunity to participate in a skills workshop hosted by the renowned David Westley. This workshop will offer valuable insights and training from a seasoned professional, empowering your players with enhanced skills and techniques.

At the heart of the Hevea Cup & Wellness Expo is our commitment to health and well-being. That’s why your team will have access to comprehensive health testing and screenings, ensuring the safety and readiness of each player to take on the challenges of the tournament.

10 Million Strong

The 10 Million Strong program is our violence prevention program developed in partnership with Dr. Shannon Spriggs Murdoc & Joshua Jasper in the Sports and Justice Centre at Texas University.

Our Innovative program delivers proven outcomes, focusing on attitude change towards leadership, gender, and health and wellbeing choices.

Providing our youth with the building blocks to foster respectful relationships into adulthood and for generations after them.

2,000+

Participants attended the Hevea Cup & Wellness Expo

15+

Youth engaged in the 10 Million Strong pilot program

1,000+

Gymbox community members since 2019

1,500+

Hevea Cup attendees accessed free health screenings

GET INVOLVED

Want to get involved? Check out the below Sponsorship Packages and get in touch with us to be a part of our amazing journey.

CONTACT US TO Find Out More

donate

Donate directly to GSP and all funds will support the delivery of programs for impact.

sponsor

Partner with us and become a Visionary Founder Sponsor, Silver Engagement Partner or Bronze Support Sponsor.

in-kind supporter

Provide in-kind support through advisory volunteering & value exchange.

Empowering Communities

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OUR OPERATIONS

MEET OUR TEAM

Our team consists of a group of passionate & compassionate people that all resonate with the Grass Skirt Project values -

courage  |  trust  |  integrity  |  innovation  |  tenacity

Managing Director & Founder

Tahina Booth

Tahina's leadership at GSP focuses on key programs like the Hevea Cup & Wellness Expo, Gymbox, and the 10 Million Strong Leadership Program.

General Manager

Keesha Morikaei Booth

Keesha strategically overseas Business Development for Gymbox, 10 Million Strong and Hevea Cup in Papua New Guinea.

HEAR FROM Our SUPPORTERS AND volunteers

Discover the meaningful experiences of our Partners & Volunteers.

I wholeheartedly endorses the Grass Skirt Project for its transformative initiatives and exemplary leadership. Join us in supporting their remarkable efforts for positive change in Papua New Guinea.
David Mead
Former Captain, PNG Rugby League Kumuls & Ambassador, The Sir Brian Bell Foundation
"I have started to question why boys are always on top. We should let the person who has the knowledge be on top"
10MSstudenttestimonial
10 Million Strong Leadership Program - Pilot 1

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