Don Bosco provides a Second Chance in the Solomon Islands
The Don Bosco Training Centre in Tetere provides an alternative path to dropouts from around the surrounding nine provinces. Seven indigenous teachers offer a professional approach to education in literacy and numeracy. They also conduct special catch-up lessons to those who fall behind.
Rotary support Don Bosco in the Solomon Islands
Bob Bott and Bill Oakley of North Balwyn Rotary
North Balwyn Rotary, in partnership with ASMOAF, have been supporting Don Bosco schools and the Salesian Sisters in the Solomon Islands for the past 14 years.
Solomon Islands - In April 2014 Cyclone “Ita” lashed the Solomon Islands. Heavy rains from the storm caused flash flooding. The Matanikua River broke its banks and devastated communities. Thousands of homes along with Honiara’s two main bridges were washed away. Solomon Islands had not experienced this scale of destruction, 22 people were killed, about 9,000 were left homeless and 50,000 others were directly affected.