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Melanesian Heritage Night .  .  Join us on May 16th for an evening of Melanesian and Pacific Islander culture, featuring...

Join us for the first-ever Melanesian Heritage Night on Bainbridge Island! 🎉 Culture, dance & community at @BIMuseumofArt! Bigfala tankyu tru to all the amazing sponsors!!
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How is climate change reshaping your land, culture, and future?
Hear Selwyn Toa’s personal story from Vanuatu and what it means for Pacific communities.
Date: April 10th (US 9th)
Time:1 PM – 3 PM Vila time (US: 6 PM – 8 PM PST)
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🌴How can forest care protect your land, water & community?
Join us for real Pacific solutions.
📅 April 10 (US 9th) | 🕐 1–3 PM Vila | 6–8 PM PST
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The 2025 Sot Sot Storian (microfiction) comp is open! 🔥Theme: culture & identity in Vanuatu. Write a story (max 150 words) on how culture is woven into daily life in Bislama, English, French or vernacular. Free entry, great prizes. Dead-line: 30 June.

🌿 II Environmental Impact Webinar 🌿

Climate Change, Forests & Well-Being

📅 April 10 (US: April 9)
⏰ 1–3 PM VUT (6–8 PM PST)
📍 Zoom Webinar

Speakers:
🌿 Selwyn Toa – Climate change & security in Vanuatu
🌿 Presley Dovo – Forests, resilience & communities

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🌿Webinar Reminder:March 28th🌊
Join us for expert insights on climate change & its impact on health in Melanesian communities!
📅 March 28th (Vanuatu) / March 27th (US)
⏰ 1 PM - 3 PM (Vila Time)
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Don't miss the chance to learn from Indigenous Knowledge Holders,Climate Scientists, & Health Experts

UNICEF rings alarm over child abuse crisis in Pacific
Lack of government funding, religious and cultural barriers and drug use contribute to escalating human rights violations against children.

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Pacific migrants fear being 'picked up next' in US deportation blitz Pacific Islanders living in the US fear sudden removal from loved ones, jobs and their adopted home, as Donald Trump pursues a crackdown on undocumented migrants.

Trump's deportation drive has Pacific migrants and governments at home on edge

Join us in welcoming Lou, our new Media & Communication Specialist from Kanaky, New Caledonia! 🎉 We are proud to have her on board, not only for her expertise but also for her role as Country Coordinator for Kanaky New Caledonia.
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Indigenous knowledge merges with science to protect people from fish poisoning in Vanuatu Ambae islanders combine their ecological observations with scientific data to develop an early-warning system to predict where and when fish become contaminated.

Indigenous knowledge merges with science to protect people from fish poisoning in Vanuatu

Our Literacy Opportunity — Melanesian Women Today Education is a critical resource. It’s a tool that heightens our capacity to become the best versions of ourselves, pursue financial success and freedom, as well as make an impact within our communiti...

Our Literacy Opportunity
"In Vanuatu, literacy presents a challenge that should be front and centre as a national priority." #StephaniePflugfelder

Leaders in the Pacific raise alarm over ‘direct impact’ of Trump’s climate retreat and aid freeze Samoa’s prime minister says US withdrawal from Paris climate agreement is ‘very disappointing’ and puts the survival of Pacific countries at greater risk

Leaders in the Pacific raise alarm over ‘direct impact’ of Trump’s climate retreat and aid freeze

USAID website goes dark amid Trump administration's freeze on foreign aid worldwide The website of the U.S. Agency for International Development went offline without explanation Saturday as thousands of furloughs, layoffs and program shutdowns continued in President Donald Trump's fr...

USAID website goes dark amid Trump administration’s freeze on foreign aid worldwide
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Thrilled to share a sneak peek of Kalja Magazine! Your go-to for Melanesian culture, heritage, and lifestyle. Celebrating resilience, beauty, and creativity in the Pacific. 🌺 #KaljaMagazine Stay tuned for more!
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