World Vision Solomon Islands has responded supporting the affected Five communities in Western Province who have received water filtration buckets, World Vision Solomon Islands in collaboration with Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) Solomon Islands as the Implementing Partner and as part of the Tropical Cyclone (TC) Maila Relief Response.
The water filtration buckets were distributed to households within the catchment areas of five Rural Health Clinics (RHCs):
- Korovuku Rural Health Clinic – Rannogah
- Keigol Rural Health Clinic – Rannogah
- Tapurai Rural Health Clinic – Simbo
- Lengana Rural Health Clinic – Simbo
- Vanga Rural Health Clinic – Kolobangara
Through the Rehabilitation of Rainwater Catchment System Project (RRCSP), each of the five clinics has also received a newly funded 10,000-litre Rotomould water tank. Installation and construction works are progressing well and will help improve access to safe and reliable water for health facilities and the surrounding communities they serve.
The project aims to improve access to safe water through the installation and rehabilitation of rainwater harvesting systems, together with the distribution of water filtration buckets to affected clinics and surrounding communities.
𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐕𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬
For people living in the targeted communities, access to safe drinking water remains an important need, particularly for older people and people with special needs.
Kuresa Tuti, a person with special needs from the Mondo catchment community within the Keigol Clinic catchment area, was among those who received a water filtration bucket.
“I am a person with special needs, and this water filtration bucket will really help me a lot in accessing clean drinking water.”
Mr. Tuti explained that he often drinks water from the community water supply without filtration.
“Most of the time, I drink water from the water supply without filtering it. This water filtration bucket will really help me as a person with a disability living in the village. I would like to thank the Australian Government, through World Vision Solomon Islands and ADRA Solomon Islands, for providing me with this important water filtration bucket.”
Vaelyn Itulu from Tapurai Village on Simbo Island also expressed her appreciation for the support, saying access to safe drinking water has been a challenge in the village, particularly for older people and people with special needs following Tropical Cyclone Maila.
“Thank you for providing us with these water filtration buckets. Access to water in Tapurai Village has been a challenge, especially for drinking water. After Tropical Cyclone Maila, it has become even more difficult for our older people and people with special needs.”
She added:
“I would like to thank ADRA Solomon Islands for facilitating the distribution of these water filtration buckets, with the support of World Vision Solomon Islands and the AHP funding. We truly appreciate the support and the provision of these important items.”
Benni Ngoela from the Korovuku catchment community also thanked ADRA Solomon Islands for the support.
“Thank you very much for this water filtration bucket. I will use it for my drinking water, especially because I am an older person.”
He added:
“I really treasure this support and would like to thank the donors for providing this bucket for me.”
Rachel Rocky from Lengana, who is a person with special needs, also expressed her appreciation.
“Thank you, ADRA, for providing this water filtration bucket. It will help me have clean drinking water available in my bedroom.”
Ms. Rocky explained that she often relies on water from streams and water tanks that are not always properly filtered.
“Most of the time, I drink water from the stream and water tanks, which are not properly filtered. This water filtration bucket will help me access clean and safe drinking water.”
𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐓𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐬
Meanwhile, final work on the installation of the 10,000-litre water tanks across the five Rural Health Clinics is progressing well and is expected to be completed in the coming weeks.
The project was funded by the Australian Humanitarian Partnership (AHP) through World Vision Solomon Islands (WVSI) as Grant Agent and implemented by ADRA Solomon Islands. The project commenced in May 2026 and is expected to be completed by September 2026.
ADRA Solomon Islands is grateful to the Australian Government, AHP, World Vision Solomon Islands, the participating Rural Health Clinics, community leaders and community members for their support and cooperation in delivering this important water and sanitation response.
Source: ADRA Media
