Modawa Institute of Higher Education was established in 2024 to continue a mission that began in 1891, when Anglican missionaries arrived in Dogura to share the Gospel and serve the community through education and healthcare.

A lasting symbol of this mission is the Modawa tree—a New Guinea Rosewood post from the first church that took root and grew, representing resilience and growth. This tree inspired the name of the Institute.

Building on the foundations of Newton Theological College and St Margaret’s School of Nursing, Modawa Institute unites