Stepping Stones in Vanuatu 4
Presented by
Obed Melvin
(Wan Smolbag)
Terekea Kaltabang
(Peace Corps)
Introduction of presentersHistorySS PartnersFollow -ups ChallengesLessons learnedFuture initiatives
What Happened/Lessons LearnedVolunteers were ready, but communities weren’tWe tried to push things too quicklyWe need to work with Village Health Workers in the
communities to help make things happenWe need to start early
Future Initiatives“Traem Bakegen” (Try it again!)Look at the “seasonal calendar” to make sure that our
timing is rightThink about sites where there will still be a volunteer
next year, or else a Village Health Worker to encourage the community to keep going with the training
Have the Bislama manuals ready to go
Tank yu tumas!!