Volunteering in the Solomon Islands
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Volunteering in the Solomon IslandsResearching the history of the Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA) in Solomon Islands. Sue Feary 11 March 2014
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BackgroundYWCA–SI has had several Australian and NZ
volunteers, involved mostly in programmes and governance.
A previous volunteer discovered old YWCA records in a shipping container, after the YWCA kindy burnt down in 2009. They were destined for the tip.
She contacted PMB, the records were digitised and the history project was set up with AVID.
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Kukutu Street
YWCA office
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The records
Sue Feary and Jocelyn Lai with the rescued YWCA records.
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Discovery of more records
Jocelyn looking through old files and documents found on YWCA premises.
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Some examples from the YWCA records
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Photos and records from other sources.
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Oral history research
Kuria Hughes, 1st Gen-Sec 1975
Merle Aqorau, Munda YWCA founder
Jully Sipolo, Gen-Sec 1982
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Book Launch
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The staunch women of Munda YWCA
Standing outside Munda YWCA office and kindy
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The YWCA Team
Julianna, Gloria, Jocelyn, Hannah, Jenta, Alice, Sue, Mathais
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Enduring memories
Mataniko Falls, Honiara
Botanic Gardens, Honiara Omna Eco-lodge, Kolombangara
Marovo lagoon, Western Province
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Challenges1. No end product specified.2. Discovery of many additional records.3. Constraints to oral history research in Honiara.4. Power cuts.5. Office6. Protest over an image in book.
Safe travel in Honiara
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Opportunities
1. Update book.2. Produce a book in a different format.
3. Digitise additional records.
Boneggie beach