Solomon Islands — Field Stories

Home-grown food helping Solomon Islands families weather economic shocks

Through the AHP COVID-19 response in Solomon Islands, community nurseries and agricultural training are helping families get more from their home gardens, reducing their food expenses and supporting livelihoods.

Solomon IslandsAHPSU25 July 2022Food security, Livelihoods, COVID-19Comment

Supporting new mums through the pandemic

When Jolyn became sick while pregnant she was rushed to hospital from her remote village to the capital. At the the hospital in Honiara she received health support but also additional assistance through the Disaster READY program.

Solomon IslandsAHPSU24 June 2022Save the Children, Cash and Voucher Assistance, COVID-19Comment

Growing more food secure communities in Solomon Islands

The COVID-19 pandemic made it tougher for Florence’s community in Solomon Islands to access seeds and agricultural materials. But with support from AHP, young people in the community have banded together to support food security for all.

Solomon IslandsAHPSU2 May 2022Food security, LivelihoodsComment

Solomon Islands students changing behaviours after learning about hazards at school

At Laulana School, students used to love to swim in the river when it was flooded, unaware of the risks. Now they stay away when there are heavy rains, after learning more about natural hazards through Disaster READY.

Solomon IslandsAHPSU22 November 2021Disaster Risk Reduction, Disaster READY, School-based DRRComment

From Solomon Islands tsunami survivor to humanitarian: Ricky’s story

Solomon IslandsAHPSU5 November 2021Disaster READY, Preparedness, Tsunami, Disaster Risk ReductionComment

Scaling up farming skills for students with disability in Solomon Islands

Students at San Isidro Care Centre in Northwest Guadalcanal are learning new livelihoods and food security skills through the AHP COVID-19 response in Solomon Islands.

Solomon IslandsAHPSU11 August 2021Disability inclusion, Food security, Agriculture, COVID-19Comment

‘I can protect myself’: Solomon Islands students prepared for disasters

Children in Solomon Islands have learned how to protect themselves from earthquakes and tsunamis through a school-based disaster risk reduction program.

Solomon IslandsAHPSU21 June 2021Disaster READY, School-based DRRComment

Birds bring warning of Tropical Cyclone Harold - Solomon Islands

Disaster READY: In the Solomon Islands, Disaster READY partners are combining tradition and science to strengthen early warning systems. However, in one community it was the birds that provided them with first warning to prepare for Tropical Cyclone Harold.

Solomon IslandsAHPSU12 November 2020Disaster READYComment

Solomon Islands students ensure schools and communities are safe

Disaster READY: Save the Children and World Vision are implementing the ‘DRR Champions of Tomorrow’ project in eight schools across Malaita and Makira provinces in the Solomon Islands. Read how students are leading the way in ensuring their schools and their communities are safe and prepared.

Solomon IslandsAHPSU7 September 2020Disaster READY, School-based DRRComment

People with disabilities share inclusion 'tips and tricks'

Disaster READY: Disability inclusion training is best led by people with disabilities and Disaster READY Solomon Islands partners are ensuring they learn directly from the experts.

Solomon IslandsAHPSU13 May 2020Disaster READY, Disability inclusion, Early warning systemsComment

Cyclone simulation demonstrates community preparedness in the Solomon Islands

Disaster READY: Disaster simulations increase community preparedness through raised awareness of where to go, when to go and what to take in the event of an evacuation. They also raise awareness of the role of the disaster committees, and ensuring that everyone in the community is accounted for a supported. Oxfam Solomon Islands shared this update on a cyclone simulation in Anololo Village.

Solomon IslandsAHPSU19 November 2019Disaster READY, Cyclone, Preparedness Comments

Disaster READY: NGO self-assessment in the Solomon Islands

Disaster READY partners in the Solomon Islands are looking to improve gender and social inclusion capacity within their own organisations so that that they can better support the local organisations and communities they are working with.

Solomon IslandsAHPSU5 March 2019Disaster READY, Gender equality, Disability inclusionComment

Preparing for disasters in Guadalcanal Province

World Vision received funds for this Solomon Islands disaster preparedness program through the Humanitarian Partnership Agreement - the predecessor to the AHP.

Solomon IslandsAHPSU27 March 2018Disaster READY

Learning climate-resilient agriculture techniques

World Vision received funds for this Solomon Islands disaster preparedness and early recovery/livelihhods program through the Humanitarian Partnership Agreement - the predecessor to the AHP.