Congratulations KOFILOKO!

We would like to thank everyone who submitted applications to bring SISTAS SAVVE to their community!  We received a number of fantastic applications from community members who demonstrated the great need for programs such as SISTAS SAVVE for young women in and around Honiara. 

We anticipate that with the success of this pilot, we will be able to reach more communities and many young women in the coming year, so keep posted and listen out for any news about the future of SISTAS SAVVE!

We are pleased to announce that KOFILOKO is successful in becoming the first community to host the program.  Kofiloko is a community of approximately 90 families situated east of Honiara.  Twenty young mothers from the community will participate in the pilot program from January 2011.

We look forward to meeting all the participants and beginning a life-changing journey with them in the coming months!

Deadline for applications - 1st December 2010

SISTAS SAVVE has been visiting communities around Honiara in order to paste up advertisements and to talk with the communities about our project.  We are sending out a reminder that the deadline for applications is Wednesday the 1st of December! So if you think your community might be interested in being involved in this project, come and visit us as SIPPA!

NOW ADVERTISING FOR COMMUNITIES!

The aim of SISTAS SAVVE is to provide an opportunity for young single mothers to learn a range of livelihood skills and life skills, alongside sexual and reproductive health education. This will commence as a 10-week pilot program from mid January 2011.

The training will consist of both theoretical and practical components every day.  Participants will learn through participatory activities, discussions and input from specialists. 

Opportunities will be provided for the young women to explore a range of skills and crafts that have the potential for becoming activities that will generate income.   Participants will work on a product in a supportive environment, and receive guidance on budgeting, financial management, marketing skills and planning from a team of experienced educators.

SISTAS SAVVE is now calling for interest from communities within the vicinity of Honiara who would be interested in participating in the initial program.  Community members and leaders are especially encouraged to come forward if they feel that young single mothers in their community can benefit being involved in SISTAS SAVVE. 

All participants will be selected from one identified community.  This is to encourage them to work together, as well as to give back to the community what they have learned as a group.

A community application form and further information can be obtained from the SISTAS SAVVE program coordinator located at the SIPPA main office.

SISTAS SAVVE

C/O SIPPA Po BOX 554

Lombi Crescent, Chinatown 

Ph: 22991

Email: sistassavve@gmail.com