CRF-PI Community Support in Western Province
From 4th to 15th May 2026, Kastom Gaden Association (KGA) carried out a field visit to communities in Western Province following the impacts of TC Maila.
Our team was grateful to visit and work alongside the communities of Narovo, Riguru, Tapurai, and Nusa Simbo, supporting recovery efforts through the Climate Resilient Farming in the Pacific Islands (CRF-PI) project.
During the visit, KGA staff assisted communities by:
🪴Distributing vegetable seed packets and seedlings
⛏Providing basic farm tools
🌿Building community and household nursery shade structures
🌱Conducting backyard gardening trainings
These activities aim to help families quickly restore their food gardens, strengthen local food security, and build resilience against future climate impacts.
We are inspired by the strength and cooperation shown by these communities as they recover and rebuild. KGA remains committed to supporting rural farmers with practical skills, resources, and knowledge in both kastom and climate-resilient practices.
🫱🏾🫲🏽A big thank you to all community members for your warm welcome and active participation.
All photos were taken at the communities.
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About KGA
Kastom Gaden Association (KGA) is an indigenous non-profit organisation (a charitable trust) working with Solomon Island communities to improve their food security.
‘Kastom Gaden’ is a Solomons Pijin language term meaning ‘customary gardening’
‘Kastom Gaden’ is a Solomons Pijin language term meaning ‘customary gardening’
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About PMN
The Planting Materials Network (PMN) provides Solomon Island farmers the opportunity to exchange seeds and planting materials, agricultural knowledge and techniques, and to participate in training activities run by staff and other farmers.
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Kastom Gaden Association provides services to strengthen village-based food production and food security in Solomon Islands. We use practical, participatory approaches that enable villagers to develop their own solutions to improving household food security and their village-based agriculture economy.
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Over the more than two and a half decades since its inception, KGA has implemented and been involved in a diversity of projects addressing the food security and the agricultural productivity of Solomon Island villages. View:
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Watch how a little support goes a long way in cultivating a more equitable world.
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Want to take a moment to express our deepest gratitude to Talie Hong for being such a powerful voice for the people of Simbo.
In the wake of Cyclone Maila, the road to recovery can feel overwhelming, but your tireless advocacy has ensured that our community wasn’t left behind. Thank you for speaking up, mobilizing support, and reminding everyone of the resilience and needs of our island.
Because of leaders and advocates like you, help is reaching those who need it most, and the spirit of Simbo remains stronger than ever.
#SimboStrong #CycloneMailaRecovery #CommunityFirst #SolomonIslands #Gratitude
In the wake of Cyclone Maila, the road to recovery can feel overwhelming, but your tireless advocacy has ensured that our community wasn’t left behind. Thank you for speaking up, mobilizing support, and reminding everyone of the resilience and needs of our island.
Because of leaders and advocates like you, help is reaching those who need it most, and the spirit of Simbo remains stronger than ever.
#SimboStrong #CycloneMailaRecovery #CommunityFirst #SolomonIslands #Gratitude
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