Solomon Islands
Current Situation
Although self governance in the Solomon Islands was achieved in 1976, the country has never been politically stable, facing problems of government wrongdoing, ethnic violence, crime and lawlessness that have undermined stability in the region. In 2003, the situation escalated, and Prime Minister Kemakeza was forced to request assistance from Australia to restore order in the country. Australia now leads a multi-national force, the Regional Assistance Mission to the Solomon Islands (RAMSI), which is working to disarm ethnic militias, increase government stability and restore order to the country.
Act for Peace in Solomon Islands
The vision of the Solomon Islands Christian Association (SICA), Act for Peace’s project partner, is to promote Christian values and to work towards a just, compassionate, prosperous and equitable society that improves the quality of life for all Solomon Islanders.
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Humanitarian, disaster preparedness |
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Education and health development relief work and assistance |
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Women and youth development |
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Ethical leadership and good governance |
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Social justice and welfare services |
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Institutional development and literacy courses |
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Strengthening and capacity building |
Act for Peace is also working with the SICA in order to help solve the problems generated by the violence and natural disaster. In order to accomplish this, we are working to educate and train communities to prepare for and deal with natural and man made disasters.
Click here to read about how monthly giving by Act for Peace Partners is helping communities in the Pacific prepare for the grave effects of climate change. Click here to read about improved primary school education through community empowerment.
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can improve education for one child
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can teach an individual how to train others to be community educators.
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