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November 13, 2025
Renee Mero, founder of Project Yumi, embodies a profound journey of resilience, purpose, and heartfelt commitment to social impact. Her story is deeply human—rooted in a childhood shaped by frequent moves, a strong work ethic inherited from her parents, and a passion for education ignited by inspiring teachers.
Renee is an Australian qualified teacher with a Bachelor of Education, who began her career as a primary school teacher at Education Queensland. Married to a Papua New Guinean, she gained firsthand insight into the education and health inequalities faced in PNG. She also has corporate experience in supply chain excellence with Shell’s QGC business.
Established in Brisbane in 2015, Project Yumi has saved over 1.5 million quality resources and impacted more than 50,000 lives in PNG. Driven by 150+ volunteers, key initiatives include Project Skul (education), Bush Dokta (health), Project Wok (youth empowerment), and Pass It On (resource redistribution).
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