Appropriate Technology Solutions for Stronger Communities in Papua New Guinea

Established in 1998, ATprojects Inc. delivers practical, community-led development solutions across PNG.

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Who We Are

ATprojects Inc. is a Papua New Guinean–based development organisation established in 1998 under the Association Incorporation Act of Papua New Guinea. Headquartered in Goroka, Eastern Highlands Province, we work with rural and remote communities across the country to design, build, and deliver practical solutions that improve everyday living conditions. Our work is grounded in the principles of Appropriate Technology—solutions that are affordable, culturally suitable, environmentally responsible, and built using local skills and materials wherever possible. We believe rural communities should have a strong voice in shaping their own development, and that technology should support dignity, self-reliance, and long-term sustainability. For more than two decades, ATprojects has partnered with communities, government agencies, donors, churches, NGOs, and private-sector organisations to deliver water, sanitation, hygiene (WaSH), renewable energy, and community infrastructure projects. We are one of the few organisations in Papua New Guinea providing hands-on technical support at district and community level, backed by proven designs and field-tested methods.

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ATprojects guest house
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Round loo production
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Medical waste incinerator fabrication
To be a family-centred organisation that supports the development of young Papua New Guinean professionals and contributes meaningfully to the physical well-being of the most vulnerable members of our communities. We aim to be the leading appropriate-technology organisation in the South Pacific, with strong financial and infrastructure capacity to sustain our mission.
To assist poorer and rural communities to improve their standard of living through the use of appropriate technologies. We use participatory design approaches to develop and deliver practical products and programs across Papua New Guinea and the South Pacific, often in partnership with other development organisations.
Family-centredness, self-reliance, and self-determination; Integrity, transparency, and accountability; Respectful teamwork and professional growth; High standards of workmanship and practical excellence; Community participation and empowerment; Equity, affordability, and accessibility in all technologies; Strong partnerships with donors and stakeholders.

Our Approach

Community consultation & participatory design

Appropriate technology selection

Local skills training and capacity building

Construction and implementation

Monitoring, evaluation and handover of the project

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Footbridge projects successfully completed
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WaSH projects successfully completed
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Rural health facilities benefited from solar lighting project

Meet Our Team

Mrs Miriam Layton-Co-Director-cropped
Miriam Layton
Co-Director
Ms Delilah Kamila-WaSH Engineer-cropped
Delilah Kamilah
WaSH Engineer
Hariah Frank-cropped
Hariah Frank
Accountant