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Where We Work

The Pacific

Our programs in the Solomon Islands, Papua New Guinea, Tonga, Samoa and Fiji support families in the most remote and vulnerable communities. 

Shaniella Solomon Islands. Photo Neil Nuia (2)

Our impact in Pacific

Impact Map
Impact Map

Snapshot of our impact in the Pacific:

  • 3,914 young people supported in the 2023 financial year

  • Supporting 12 projects with local partners in the Pacific

  • Implementing long-term development projects across 5 countries

  • Working alongside communities on the frontlines of climate change

Margret standing outside a school in the Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands

We support rural training schools to provide vocation skills training to young people living in remote parts of the Solomon Islands.

PNG Highlands
Papua New Guinea

We work with local partners to improve access to quality and equitable health care in Papua New Guinea.

Tupou in front of her family's home in Tonga
Tonga

In partnership with Caritas Tonga, we are helping communities recover from the Hunga-Tonga-Hunga-Ha’apai volcanic eruption and tsunami.

Leaia With New Tank
Samoa

Our partner, Caritas Samoa, supports the livelihood and resilience of vulnerable communities through increased access to clean water, sanitation and hygiene.

Pacific Island Community Organisations Meeting On Kioa Island In Fiji Ahead Of COP27 Talks. Photo Credit Miriam Deprez
Fiji

We support communities in Fiji that are impacted by climate change and health issues including high non-communicable disease.

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Shaniella's story

Shaniella grew up in a remote village in the Solomon Islands in a province which has limited educational and job opportunities – and one of the country’s highest poverty rates. After leaving school, she decided to move closer to the capital city, Honiara, to study hospitality and tourism. However, her vocational training school was hit by a landslide and cyclone in quick succession, destroying its water supply system and the vegetable garden that it relies on for food.   

With your generous support, Caritas Australia has helped the school to install water tanks, re-establish its garden and provided training in disaster risk reduction. Shaniella has now completed her job skills training and the school has enough food and water for its students. She is also better prepared when disaster strikes and can share her knowledge with her community back home.

Shaniella Inside Dormitary (1)

Video: Shaniella’s Story

Shaniella from the Solomon Islands was determined to forge a path out of poverty, moving away to a rural vocational school. With your support, she was able to overcome the challenges of natural disasters, and gain the skills she needs to create a brighter future for herself.

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