Christmas reveals a God who does not abandon us in our trauma, but draws near with comfort and hope. In the months since Vanuatu’s devastating December earthquake last year, Pastor David from Pentecost Island has lived this truth as he…
Mary will never forget the morning of 17 December 2024. Before leaving for her teaching job at Malapoa College in Port Vila, Vanuatu, she prayed Psalm 91 over her life and her family, declaring God’s protection over them all. She…
The earthquake that struck Vanuatu on December 17, 2024, was devastating. Despite this, when I arrived in Port Vila this May, the air was full of anticipation and hope. Local pastors and leaders were gathering for Healing the Trauma workshops….
Esline Toamavute and Pastor Samual Garae travelled to South Pentecost in November 2024 to facilitate the Promoting Dignity, Inclusion, and Protection training. This training was the second of two workshops held in Central Pentecost. The first workshop reflected on what…
Training leaders and partnering with churches Church communities spread across the islands of Vanuatu, and many of them are difficult to access. Transport between islands is often limited to small boats or expensive and irregular flights. That’s why local church…
Safeguarding and empowering women, children and people with disabilities Surveys and research conducted by our partner the Conference of Churches of Christ in Vanuatu show that communities in Vanuatu are affected by high rates of domestic and family violence, drug…
Responding to climate change and building stronger communities Surveys and research conducted by our partner the Conference of Churches of Christ in Vanuatu show a need for communities to be better prepared for disasters, with a focus on the impacts…