Pacific

This corner of the Pacific isn’t the paradise you see on postcards.

Across Melanesia one in four families live below the poverty line. They lack access to education, have alarming health indicators, and their homes are incredibly vulnerable to natural disasters. Melanesian countries are amongst the poorest in the world.

of women in the Solomon Islands do not speak out about domestic violence.
people in Papua New Guinea do not have access to clean drinking water.
of childhood disease is related to unclean water and lack of sanitation.
We are the trusted partner of the NZ Government's Aid Programme across the Pacific. A donation of $1 can grow to $4 thanks to our partnership.

The Pacific is particularly vulnerable to natural disasters and poverty due in part to climate change. We work across the Pacific to improve access to education and health care, build resilience to climate change and natural disasters, and develop economic opportunities for remote communities.

Where we work in the Pacific

See the impact our work in the Pacific has

A brand new kindergarten for Dora and her classmates

After Cyclone Pam destroyed their old school, Dora and her classmates now have a new kindergarten to continue learning.

Vanuatu, Pacific

Village Birth Attendants the difference between new life and death in rural Papua New Guinea

In Papua New Guinea, two Village Birth Attendants are taught to promote better health practices to expectant mothers, and ensure babies are happy and healthy.

Papua New Guinea, Pacific

Stories from the field

Solomon Islands’ women seeking shelter from domestic violence

Gender-based violence is a serious problem in the Solomon Islands. To address the root of the problem of gender inequality, World Vision runs Channels of Hope programmes to change attitudes and behaviours. 

Solomon Islands, Pacific

Rodney's passion for education

With the help of the community, World Vision, and the local government, Rodney’s dreams of bringing good quality education to every child became a reality.

Solomon Islands, Pacific

Clean water brings life

In East Malaita, Solomon Islands, a new water point was installed for the community. Having a source of clean, fresh water that is readily accessible by all community members makes a big difference.

Solomon Islands, Pacific

Community kitchens in Vanuatu

In Vanuatu, two years on from Cyclone Pam, nine new community kitchens are providing 600 women with a source of income and a way to give back to their communities.

Vanuatu, Pacific

Funding a healthy community

Thanks to support from Kiwis and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Aguida's community in Bobonaro, Timor-Leste is thriving.

Timor Leste, Pacific

Follet tells me about her clean water

Today I met Follet, a mother of four, in the Solomon Islands. She tells me eagerly how her family's life has changed since World Vision installed a water dam site in their community.

Solomon Islands, Pacific

The sweet taste of success in Vanuatu

In March last year, Moli, father of four, joined a World Vision training session on cocoa farming. Now, Moli produces cocoa beans worthy of entry to the Cocoa of Excellence 2017 competition in France.

Vanuatu, Pacific

Retelling the moment the PNG earthquake struck

Steven Doe, World Vision PNG Communications Officer, visited Mt. Hagen Provincial Hospital in the wake of the earthquake. There he met Aube and two of her seven children who recounted their frightening ordeal. 

Papua New Guinea, Pacific

Resilience and rebuilding after Cyclone Pam

After facing Cyclone Pam and the onset of El Nino, communities in Vanuatu are being built back stronger and World Vision’s ongoing support has helped foster community connectedness and a sense of resilience.

Vanuatu, Pacific
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