Tony Tambi, Jr.

Senior Project Associate in Peacebuilding and Disaster Risk Reduction, International Organization for Migration

Papua New Guinea

Tony Tambi, Jr. is a senior project associate at the International Organization for Migration (IOM), where he leads peacebuilding and disaster risk reduction initiatives to strengthen community resilience. He documented tribal conflict needs for 30,000 households with the International Committee of the Red Cross and has reached 15 conflict-affected communities through IOM initiatives. His efforts have equipped over 100 local leaders with early-warning systems and disaster preparedness skills to mitigate the impact of natural disasters. Motivated by early experiences with displacement, Tony is driven by the conviction that stability begins when marginalized communities are empowered to lead their own recovery. His work transforms immediate humanitarian response into systemic resilience by building understanding through community dialogues between rival clans and national authorities.