BY ALICE T CAMPBELL
The Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD) has praised the Anglican Church of Melanesia’s Mothers’ Union (MU) for leading efforts to revive adult literacy in Solomon Islands.
A seven-day Participatory Literacy Program concluded on April 30, 2026, at All Saints MU Hall, Point Cruz, a statement from the Anglican Church of Melanesian (ACOM) on Friday last week said.
MEHRD’s Director of Teaching and Learning, Charles Kafa, congratulated trainees, calling their achievement a milestone for families and communities.
He emphasised literacy’s importance for family life, economic activity, church leadership, and national progress, noting that the program supports the Education Act 2023, the National Education Action Plan, and Sustainable Development Goal 4.
Church leaders reaffirmed their support, with ACOM General Secretary Mr. Abraham Hauriasi promising continued backing, and Mission Secretary Fr. Nelson Bako describing the initiative as “a living expression of the Church’s mission.”
MU President Sandra Rollands highlighted the struggles of rural women who missed formal schooling, stressing the program’s aim to break the cycle of illiteracy.
Literacy Association of Solomon Islands (LASI) National Coordinator Pricilla Maeniuta underscored the joy of seeing even one person gain basic reading and writing skills, while participant Delilah Lamani expressed gratitude to trainers and MU leaders for bringing literacy back to communities.
The program will run for 12–18 months, preparing local trainers to deliver literacy education in villages and parishes, ensuring access for adults who missed formal schooling, particularly women in rural areas.
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