After seeing firsthand the devastating consequences of betel nut use, nurse practitioner Elena Taneva is on a mission to help people break free from the habit.
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Health screenings across five campaign sites identified health risks and connected participants with longer-term support.
In a country where almost everyone already identifies as Christian, the mission challenge is different.
Long before the evangelistic meetings began, churches were reaching into their communities through food programs, home visitations and other activities designed to build relationships.
The official opening of Kiribati for Christ also featured strong governmental support with the attendance of the Kiribati president Taneti Maamau.
The initiative is a partnership between Amazing Facts Oceania and the 10,000 Toes Campaign.
A cooking demonstration held in Honiara as part of the Solomon Islands for Christ outreach has sparked strong interest in plant-based cooking, with participants immediately putting what they learned into practice.
A recent visit by the 10,000 Toes team to Niue has paved the way for a grassroots response to diabetes, with local volunteers trained to conduct health screenings and promote healthier lifestyles across the island.
