Senikau Association CommitteeRegistered Non-Profit · Vanuatu

Programs & Key Activities

Comprehensive programs designed with island communities

Our work is organised into four connected areas. Each program is delivered locally, with volunteers and partner groups, and reviewed with the communities taking part.

Community Development & Social Support

Organizing local workshops, community forums, and direct support programs that address pressing social issues and promote local self-reliance.

Typical activities

  • Neighbourhood forums where residents raise local concerns and agree on next steps
  • Practical workshops on household budgeting, small enterprise and food security
  • Referral and accompaniment support for families needing help from public services
  • Volunteer coordination for community repair and clean-up days

Youth Empowerment & Capacity Building

Providing mentorship, skill-building sessions, and recreational initiatives designed to keep young people engaged, skilled, and motivated.

Typical activities

  • Mentoring circles pairing school leavers with local tradespeople and professionals
  • Digital literacy, communication and job-readiness sessions
  • Sports, music and creative activities that give young people a safe place to gather
  • Leadership training for youth representatives on community committees

Environmental Conservation & Island Resilience

Leading local environmental awareness campaigns, coastal cleanup efforts, and sustainable resource management educational initiatives for island communities.

Typical activities

  • Regular coastal and waterway clean-up days with schools and local volunteers
  • Waste reduction and plastic awareness education in villages and markets
  • Tree planting and shoreline protection activities with landowning families
  • Cyclone preparedness and community resilience information sessions

Cultural Preservation & Heritage Awareness

Promoting local art, traditional practices, and community events that celebrate Vanuatu's rich cultural heritage while fostering mutual social cohesion.

Typical activities

  • Custom storytelling and language evenings led by community elders
  • Weaving, carving and traditional craft demonstrations for younger generations
  • Community celebrations that bring together different island groups in Port Vila
  • Documentation of local practices, songs and histories with community consent

Take part in a program

We welcome volunteers, partner organisations, schools and community groups who would like to join an activity or host one in their own area. Reach out and tell us a little about your community and what you would like to see happen.

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