It began when a small team of Volunteers from Australia visited Vanuatu, working with the communities of Pango Village, Erakor and Eratap Villages, completing small help projects in each village.
Since these small beginnings, hundreds of volunteers from Australia and New Zealand have worked alongside Vanuatu locals, assisting with the nation's development goals.
To date, both Ni-Vanuatu and international volunteers have partnered with communities and funded the following projects:
Special Appeal Feb - July 2025
Our Earthquake Recovery Project appeal seeks to double the efforts and abilities of our team over the next six months. They will work alongside local villages to restore essential water supplies damaged by the earthquake and rebuild hope. This will be achieved in three ways:
- Provide emergency water supplies
- Support community-led water restoration efforts
- Repair or replace earthquake-damaged water tanks.
Our Long-Term Project Goals
The goal of the project is to create sustainable and resilient communities in Vanuatu by addressing immediate needs for clean water, repairing and constructing essential community buildings such as schools, health clinics, and cyclone shelters, and investing in education, skills, and business development.
Through collaborative efforts between the project and the community, the aim is to achieve positive and lasting change, ultimately improving the overall quality of life in Vanuatu villages and communities.
The success of the project is measured by tangible improvements in access to clean water, enhanced educational opportunities, and the establishment of sustainable businesses that contribute to the well-being of the community.
What we will achieve
1. Clean Water:
a. Water Infrastructure Assessment:
b. Repair and Construction of Water Sources:
c. Community Training on Water Tank Management:
2. Repairing and Constructing Essential Community Buildings:
a. Community Infrastructure Assessment:
b. Repair and Construction Projects:
c. Community Involvement in Building Projects:
3. Education, Skills, and Business Development:
a. Development of Education and Skills Programs:
b. Teacher and Trainer Recruitment:
c. Business Development Initiatives:
Beneficiaries
* Residents of partner villages and communities in Vanuatu, including men, women, and children.
* Youth and families participating in education, skills training, and business development programs.
* Community members actively engaged in the repair and construction of water sources and community buildings.
