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Bringing peace to Papua New Guinea

It was a single act of violence that changed 28-year-old John Wamelik’s life forever. At home in a country with one of the world’s most diverse populations, John is now on a mission to make Papua New Guinea a more peaceful place.

Emily Richmond has the story from Rabaul, PNG:

Bringing peace to Papua New Guinea

John Wamelik

John Wamelik is committed to making his country a more peaceful place

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Tuesday 16.10.2012 | 12:59

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Papua New Guinea, peace, violence, youth

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