The Melanesian Institute

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Our local communities and churches are taking ownership of SARV prevention programs.

WEEKLY COMMUNITY CURRICULUM FACILITATOR MEETING: CC Facilitators from few communities in Suai and Tabare LLG in the SSY district, and Kingstar and Migin villages of Chuave district in Simbu Province gathered for their weekly evaluation, feedback, and reporting meeting today at the Maunkui inter-Agriculture Resource Center at Mata Village. From testimonies shared, community participants and facilitators are very reflective and appreciative noting the vital values of the Wokman Bilong God teaching material that aligns well with and complement the Community Curriculum teaching material which sees transformation of mind shifts on the narrative on SARV and sorcery belief.
This is an inspirational story that acknowledges the efforts of the grassroots communities and a breath of new life in communities that are embracing the wind of change in their communities.

Next week is their 4th week of community training on the Community Curriculum.

SARV is everyone’s business. Together we can End SARV.

Philippians 4:13.

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Community Conversations on Ending SARV: Community members of Foursquare Church, Lower Asaro LLG, Daulo District, EHP.

Mendi Diocese: Bishop Deputy for MI, Archbishop Clement Papa; Fr. Onesmus Wambua Ofm Cap.; Fr. Vincent Wasaring SVD; and Fr. John Timo SVD.

Community Curriculum, Evangelical Church PNG -Tari

A locally led model of grassroots community education that is generated from community experience, delivered by trusted community actors, and directed towards community safety, dignity, and long term social transformation.

Koea Community, near the border between Kagua-Erave and Nipa-Kutubu Districts.

Mr. Max Cussya Mol and community facilitators from the Maunkui Agricultural Resource Center, a community-based organisation in Sisine Yongomugl, are reflecting and coordinating their community conversations on SARV prevention and creating peaceful environment for their communities.