Stepping Stones in Vanuatu

Presented by

Obed Melvin

(Wan Smolbag)

Terekea Kaltabang

(Peace Corps)

Presentation OutlineIntroduction of presentersHistorySS PartnersFollow -ups ChallengesLessons learnedFuture initiatives

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HistorySS program initiated in 2008Liaised with Ministry of Health, HIV/AIDS coordinator

Marina LaklotalTraining of Trainers (TOT) involved 24 participants from

three Communities, Emua, Saama, and Paunagisu.Date of TOT: 9 June – 20 June

Stepping Stones StaffSiula Bulu -Manger of KPH (Kam Pusum Hed) ClinicObed Melvin- Coordinator of S&SJayleen Malveru- Coordinator of NAC (National AIDS

Committee)

Stepping Stones PartnersStepping Stones works in collaboration with the Ministry

of Health- HIV/AIDS Unit

Ministry of Health-Government Organization working in the area of health in Vanuatu. Has a HIV/AIDS specific unit and a coordinator for HIV/AIDS who coordinates the HIV/AIDS program within the country,

Peace Corps Vanuatu- Community Health Volunteers (called Community Health Facilitators) and CH Program Manager

Initial Stepping Stones on North Efate: Results

In Paunagisu Village, it was difficult to implement because of “raurau” and land disputes in the community.

Emua Village completed Stepping Stones in 2009. It took time, but they did it!

Saama Village did not have the drive, and were more interested in gardening and sending goods to the market. It also seemed that things started at the wrong time.

Some photos of SS in action!