Alumni urged to put US experiences to good use

CITIZENS who have studied or worked in the United States (US) have been urged to use their experiences as catalysts for change in Papua New Guinea.
This was the encouragement tuned out to more than 60 members who turned up for the 5th PNG-US Alumni Association general meeting on June 8.
Also in attendance were staff of the US embassy and Charge d’affaires Matthew Bunt.
Bunt told the gathering: “By exposing you to innovative approaches to solving problems which is uniquely American, your time in the US has equipped you with the skills and perspectives necessary to drive progress back here in PNG. You were selected for the US government exchange programmes because we believed in your potential.
“We don’t just look at grades and resumes; we see the potential in individuals who can return to their communities and make a real difference. It’s your potential to create positive change that sets you apart.”
He said a year ago, the US demonstrated its unwavering commitment to PNG when three highest-level cabinet members – the secretary of state, the secretary for defence, and the USAID administrator – visited PNG.
“These visits underscored the US dedication to supporting PNG’s development and prosperity,” he said.