At Na’au Community High School, a new solar power system is providing clean and reliable electricity to the school’s main administration building, which houses classrooms and staff offices. More than 300 students and staff are benefiting from this important project.
The Atoifi College of Nursing has also received a new solar power system, delivering reliable electricity to its main administration building, which includes two classrooms, a library, computer laboratory, and clinical laboratory. The system also powers the student kitchen, improving food storage and meal preparation services.
In addition, reliable electricity and internet access are enabling nursing students to study and complete assignments after the main generator is switched off each evening at 9pm.
Australian High Commissioner to Solomon Islands, Jeff Roach, said the projects reflected Australia’s focus on ensuring its support reached provincial and remote communities all over Solomon Islands.
“Communities in East Kwaio are just as deserving of clean water and quality education as those in Honiara or anywhere else in the world,” said High Commissioner Roach.
“Australia’s role is to respond to and support the priorities identified by community and national leaders, so those communities keep ownership and responsibility.
“If your community needs small-scale infrastructure that will make a difference to everyday lives, I encourage you to apply in the current funding round – we consider all applications carefully.”
Since 2019, Australia has funded a total of 342 projects in every constituency in Solomon Islands, making a tangible difference to the lives of thousands of Solomon Islanders.
The second application round for Community Partnerships is currently open, and the High Commission is welcoming applications until Monday 24 August 2026.
More information is available at https://solomonislands.embassy.gov.au/honi/communitypartnerships.html
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– AHC Media Release
