The head of the Adventist Development and Relief Agency in Solomon Islands recently met with government leaders to discuss current ADRA projects and challenges facing the team.
ADRA Solomon Islands director Leyn Gantare met with Western Provincial Government (WPG) Premier Billy Veo and Provincial secretary Patrick Toiraena at the WPG office on August 26. It was Mr Gantare’s first official trip to the Western Province and he expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to meet with the government leaders, despite their busy schedules.
“I am very pleased to have met with the WPG Premier and Provincial secretary,” he said. “It was valuable to sit down with them, discuss our ongoing projects and challenges we face in implementing projects in the province.
“Following this meeting, I will explore ways to overcome the huge needs with limitations of funding and donor support to enhance our projects in the Western Province. I look forward to working closely with WPG as our partner in these efforts.”
ADRA Solomon Islands is currently implementing the National Sustainable Sanitation Plan Phase Two program in Rannogah, Vela and Kolobangara Islands. Additionally, through the Turn on the Tap Project, ADRA has funded the construction of wash facilities for schools in West Gizo, including Ngari Primary School, Titiana Primary and High School, Barasipo High School in Vonavona Lagoon, and Rawaki High School on Kohigo Island. Several other projects under the Church Disability Centre, Disaster Ready Church and Disaster Ready 2 programs have also been funded in various communities across the Western Province.
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