Papua New Guinea is battling poor housing and health issues, as thousands of residents move from rural areas to the cities and putting a strain on already over-stretched resources.
Despite the poverty in the remote rural areas of Papua New Guinea, there is community and food to eat, cultural identity is strong and everyone has a specific role.
The contrast to some of the poorer areas of the city is shocking.
One settlement in the city of Wewak is literally a dump. Built on a rubbish tip, it is home to several hundred people.
The All Blacks have recently seen first-hand the difference the Save the Children supported disability programme can make even in such a poor area.
11-year-old Jason was born with Cerebral Palsy and could not stand until he was 6-years-old.
Just one year after starting the disability programme, he could walk.
In the outskirts of Port Moresby a project farm deals with another symptom of urbanization. 120 young and homeless live and work there. Many have been in trouble with the law and are working to turn their lives around, but in oppressive heat, it is no holiday camp.
The farm manager say there is enough demand for an additional three or four of the projects, however because of the lack of funds they are struggling to keep that one going.
If you would like to contribute to any of Save the Children's projects in Papua New Guinea you can contact them on 0800 167 168 or visit their website www.savethechildren.org.nz