Equality & Inclusion

A woman laughing while holding a pandanus leaf

The women weaving resilience

9 January 2025

In Malaiu’s community hall, Maima is weaving a mat from pandanus leaves using techniques that have been passed down for generations. ‘This mat is woven one side first, then we join the mat and weave…

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An aerial view of the land and ocean of the Sunae community

Looking after land and livelihoods

9 January 2025

From fruit trees and flowers to a marine area full of fish, the ecosystems around the village of Sunae have provided for its people for many years, as they have cared for it in return.…

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Malaliu Case Study 2 Page

Handicraft preservation in Malaliu: case study

6 November 2024

In the Climate Resilient Islands programme, communities reflect on local assets and risks in order to prioritise actions that will increase resilience by protecting local knowledge, local ecosystems and local income-generating activities. This case study…

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A group of people standing with education certificates at their graduation ceremony

Landmark ceremony for Savo Island educators

28 October 2024

In a historic event, 34 Village Community Educators (VCEs) from the villages of Pokilo, Panueli, and Sisiaka in Savo Volcanic Island graduated from the Family Farm Teams (FFT) program. Held in Pokilo, the ceremony was…

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We cannot let this knowledge slip away: Naliut community shares their Kastom

11 October 2024

The community of Naliut in Papua New Guinea is embracing traditional knowledge and community spirit. Recently they hosted a workshop as part of the Climate Resilient Islands Indigenous Knowledge Leadership Programme (IKLP). This proved to…

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Two women smiling at the camera during a workshop

The importance of women in strengthening agriculture

7 October 2024

Communities in Vanuatu are often intimately connected with their land; its rich soils, lively forests and natural waterways all contribute significantly to people’s lives – including providing sources of food and livelihoods. These places are…

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A group of women sitting in front of the clothes they have created

Sisters helping sisters: Skill building in the Solomon Islands

18 May 2024

Women in the Solomon Islands are reshaping their futures and bettering the communities they live in. Live & Learn Solomon Islands recently conducted training for women in three different communities to help empower them with…

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Women work together for safer farming

1 February 2024

In December 2023, Live & Learn Papua New Guinea visited Katangan village. The community lives below a steep and rocky mountain range facing the coast. Due to the availability of land and soil quality people…

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Managing money the inclusive way

18 August 2023

Managing finances in an inclusive way is an important part of strengthening relationships between men and women and helping families to achieve their dreams. Representatives of Mosquito community in East Honiara participated in three days…

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