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WELCOME Name: Vira Taivakalo Island of Origin: Santo Province: Sanma Position: Luganville Youth President.

Up North lies the biggest island in Vanuatu, Santo and on it is the second largest town in Vanuatu, Luganvile.

Well known for some of its tourist attractions like the Million Dollar point, where Americans dumped their artillery during WWII and the SS President Coolidge that sunk near the shore of Million Dollar point .
Interesting thing about Luganville is that it’s big, but to know everybody its too small and also you can easily identify if someone is new in town.

So when doing youth work in Luganville it is good because you will be able to know every youth groups and their leaders.

So to communicate with one youth group to another youth group is easy, because they don’t live too far from each other.
Also transportation round and about Luganville is one that is very helpful, so it’s a choice that you can make whether you’re going to go by taxi/bus [cheap] or by foot when doing youth work.

Been elected into the LMYC is a big challenge because before that I was responsible for the affairs of the Presbyterian Church of Vanuatu Youth organisation as President, in which I focused mainly with a faith based organisation [Presbyterian youth].
And now with the LMYC we have to work with many faith base youth groups, sport youth groups, and other youth groupings that are not from a church or sport, but existed and live in the community .

Luganville Youth Council has 22 youth groups that have already registered under the VNYC through the LMYC.

But there are other youth groups that are still yet to registered, and that we want to acknowledge the effort that the first LMYC from 2009-2013 did to go around to register the youth groups.
In addition we also appreciate the hard working youth workers, youth leaders, community leaders both men and women who have helped seriously towards youth development in our community.

I really thank God for their generosity towards young people in our community.

I believe that behind every happenings and activities they are people that we don’t see or maybe we ignore them, but they really impact the lives of young people.
2 BACKGROUND 3 BACKGROUND Description of Luganville Flag According to the photo, the flag of Luganville is made of two triangles, yellow in lower hoist and black in upper fly.

The triangles are separated by four diagonal stripes, white, red, blue and green.
On the yellow panel is placed a kind of three-columned pedestal, corresponding to the stylized drawing of the town hall; on the black panel is placed a Melanesian canoe seen from aside, white, as the symbol of the arrival in such a boat of the early settlers of Luganville Brief Backgroung Of Luganville Luganville, called "Santo" by people from Vanuatu's northern islands who use Luganville as their big city, and called "Kanal" (from the French Second Canal) by rural residents of the large island of Espiritu Santo, is the second largest city in Vanuatu.
The population is 13,167.

Luganville is one of Vanuatu's busiest ports, especially as a transhipment point for Copra and cacao.

Second Channel, the body of water off the coast of Luganville behind Aore Island, provides the town with an excellent sheltered harbour.

The main street that runs through Luganville contains most of the commercial businesses and is very wide as a result of the American base commander insisting that 4 trucks could be driven along the road.
Small side streets and outlying roads cater for the residential zones.

The main street contains the port at one end, and the markets and municipal council building at the other end.

In the centre there are two main types of stores; tourist boutiques, and all-in-one stores, best described as a cross between a supermarket and a hardware store.

Broadband internet became available to Luganville in late 2006.

4 BACKGROUND The current population of Luganville is quite diverse.
It comprises a vast majority of indigenous Ni-Vanuatu; also it has a small population of Chinese and European descendants.

Some of the locals, although residing in Luganville, come from other parts of Santo or different islands within Vanuatu.

Luganville has the second largest hospital in Vanuatu called Northern District Hospital.

The hospital provides services to residents in Luganville and people in rural parts of Santo.
Additionally the hospital is also serving people in other northern islands of Vanuatu such as Banks, etc.

The hospital often relies on aid from overseas countries notably Australia, New Zealand, and China.

The transportation in Luganville has changed dramatically and improved immensely.

There are considerable numbers of taxis, buses, and public transport trucks providing services in and around town.
There are four (4) banks in Luganville, namely National Bank of Vanuatu [2], ANZ [3], Westpac [4] and Bred Bank [5] Luganville has a main market place in town - and several small markets around town - which are popular with inexpensive local foods, fruits, vegetables and drinks.

Luganville has a police station located in the centre of town.

There are a small number of legal firms and real estate agencies in town.
During World War II about 40,000 United States military personnel were stationed in Luganville and it is estimated the between 400,000 and 500,000 military personnel took R & R on the island, operating 3 bomber airfields, a huge wharf and a nearby dry-dock.

This era in Luganville's history is evident in the military-constructed Quonset huts still scattered around town.
Luganville Economic Status Espiritu Santo, gateway to the north, Espiritu Santo, commonly referred to as Santo, is Vanuatu's largest island and the second most developed after Efate.

Santo is a relatively easy option for experiencing.
Vanuatu outer islands with some good attraction Real primary forest, big mountains and numerous rivers Excellent diving including the famous S.S Coolidge Crystal cleat freshwater blue holes White sand beaches 5 ECONOMY Santo has Vanuatu's highest peak, Mt Tabwemasana at 1879m above sea level, and the longest river, the Jordan.

Copra and beef cattle, established along the south and east coasts power Santo's economy.

The island's only town is Luganville in the south.


It's basically a one street town with banks, trade stores, internet, a hospital and most other services.

A more detailed introduction to Santo is available online at Santo Today.

The second Big Bay Cultural Festival will be held at Matantas on Tuesday 24th July 2012.

The festival features kastom dancing, traditional food and weaving, sand drawing, kastom stories, as well as a Melanesian feast.
Luganville Youth Statistic The total Youth Population of Luganville is 4278 6 05010015020025030035040015161718192021222324252627282930Youth Pop.Single AgeLuganville COUNCIL STRUCTURE Luganville Youth Structure Luganville Youth Council WARD 1 WARD 2 WARD 3 WARD 4 Mango Anglican Youth Side River SDA Youth Revival Youth Saint Michel Youth Sarakata Anglican Youth UB30 Assemble of God Centenary Youth Ascension Youth Church Christ Youth Omeli Youth Saint Therese Youth Christian Mission Centre Youth Sarakata SDA Youth Potter’s House Youth Olien Youth BPP Presbyterian Youth Pepsi Time SDA Youth Soloway Youth Bible Club Malpa Youth Navara Positive Youth Chapius Presbyterian Youth Vanuatu Christian Fellowship Luganville Youth Council Executives President Vice President Secretary V/Secretary Treasurer V/Treasurer Member Ward: Vira Taivakalo (5446128) Kalisoto (7739741) Moses Garae (5908775) Harry Talibu (5665164) Johnathan (5922395) Michael Toa 1,2,3 7 STATISTICS VNYC Registered Active Youth Group Community Based Church Based Sports Based Total Gender Total 3 7 0 15 Male 138 female 98 236 8 431023102814Expectation from Luganville Youth Council Not Sure Close Relationship with Youth Groups Provide Funding SupportProvide Trainings & Workshops Provide Avenue for Local Market Provide Employment Opportunity 551518566021Expectation from VNYC Not Sure Update Report Provide Funding Assistance Provide Trainings & Workshops Regular Visitation to Youth GroupClose Relationship with Youth Groups STATISTICS 9 61150187Contribution to Luganville Youth Council Not Sure Volunteer Work Advocate for Youth Work & Youth Activities Provide more Trainings & Workshops0100200300Not Sure Skilled Business Retail Business Agriculture & Farming 1622751120Luganville Viable Business Idea Series1 HEALTH LUGANVILLE HEALTH Services Hospital facilities exist in Luganville on Espiritu Santo, Sanma Province has basic facilities and Northern District Hospital, is in Luganville.
There are no dangerous animals or insects.

No compulsory vaccinations are required but anti-malarial medication is recommended, especially for visits to the outer islands.
Health Facility Name Type Health Worker(s) Setting NTM (Neil Thomas Ministry) NCYC / Wan Smol Bag VFHA Aid Post Blondine Clinic Clinic Leimako Nwarecar Mera Nabulvaravara Dispensary Mercy Bebe Sarakata Dispensary Mary Sur Northern Provincial Hospital Northern Provincial Hospital Hospital Paul Makikon Hospital Paul Makikon Urban Urban Urban Urban Urban Urban Urban 10 EDUCATION Primary Schools School Name Kamewa Kamewa English Luganville Covenant Community Luganville Est.

Rowhani Rowok/St.
Rowhani Rowok/St.

Joseph Santo Christian School Santo East Sarakata Sarakata SDA St. Michel Luganville Secondary Schools Contact 36821 36821 37207 37188 36830 36642 37213 / 5637213 36512 / 36673 36410 / 7773473 36931 36642 / 37980 School Name College de Luganville College de St. Michel Luganville Covenant Community College Rowhani JSS Santo Christian School Santo East Contact 36219 36251 5537207 / 5418805 36830 37213 36512 / 36673 Youth Population Attending Different categories of Education.
Sanma Level of Education Youths Aged 15- 29 years Education Level Area Council Canal - Fanafo East Malo East Santo Luganville North Santo North West Santo South East Santo South Santo West Malo West Santo Grand Total No School Primary School Secondary School Tertiary 12 25 34 286 23 Others 2 6 11 92 6 60 57 11 8 516 10 16 4 1 148 Grand Total 840 471 961 3777 953 308 1367 1912 551 731 11871 11 DIRECTORY Department of Correctional Services Name of Organization/ Association Organization Acronym Department of Correctional Services (DCS) Location Contact Details Address Postal Address Land line Contact Numbers Email address Key Contact Person Position Aim and purpose: Luganville, Santo Vanuatu Lolina Martin Sarakata P O Box: 158 37998 +678 5973 800 lmartin@vanuatu.gov.vu Lolina Martin Senior Probation Officer The aim and purpose of the organization is to rehabilitate and re integrate offenders (male/female) back to their communities after serving a term of imprisonment.
The organization has a main core value which is RESPECT.

This core value up holds the work of the organization, staff and detainees within the Department of Correctional services.

The Department also promotes custom values as re integrative needs of the offender in his or her community.

Programs & Activities: Offenders can do numerous programs while in the correctional centre.

These programs includes; Carpentry, Catering, Agriculture, Literacy and Bible studies.
Other programs like art work, sewing and other life skills training are included as programs given to the detainees.

Other programs such as the TVET strengthening programs in the communities are also beneficial to the offenders who however enrol themselves in.

For Community Based Sentences awareness programs are provided to help offenders re direct themselves to a better beginning of their lives after serving sentences or they are awarded second chances to change their behaviour.
This program is available through the Wan Smol Bag organization 12 DIRECTORY Disability Promotion & Advocacy Name of Organization/ Association Organization Acronym Location Disability Promotion & Advocacy Association (DPA) SanmaProvincial Headquarter Contact Details Address: Postal Address Land line Fax Contact Numbers Email address Others: Skype Key Contact Person Position Aims and purpose: Sanma Rural Women's Resource Centre, Room 3 Luganville, Santo P.O.Box 71, 37997 37997 7796946 or 5677669 santo@dpaav.org n.caleb2 Nelly Caleb National Coordinator 1.
To advocate for and support the implementation of the UNCRPD through the National Disability Policy and Plan of Action 2008 - 2015.

2.

To raise awareness of the rights of people with disability.

3.

To assist partners including Government departments, non-government organizations, donors and community groups to support and promote the rights of people with disability.

4.

To strengthen the capacity of DPA to continue to implement its work.

5.

To build skills of people with disabilities.

6.
Enhance coordination with government and non-government disability partners Programs & Activities: These are the current activities of DPA: Systemic advocacy - to government and community on issues such as inclusive education, employment, access to build environment, access to transport Self-advocacy – support members to advocate for themselves Training of members and staff to support advocacy activities Community Awareness activities in local communities Partnership development with Vanuatu government, NGOs, other DPOs in the Pacific and international development agencies Attendance at conference/meetings to help in all of the above activities 13 DIRECTORY Department of Women’s Affairs Name of Organization/ Association: Department of Women’s Affairs Organization Acronym (DWA) Location Contact Details Address Postal Address Email address Key Contact Person Position Vision: Equality for all Our Mission: Luganville Santo Miss Gloria Tarileo Luganville Santo PMB 9084 gtarile@gmail.com Gloria Tarileo Project Officer To ensure that all aspects of the work of the Department of Women’s affairs seek to advance the status of Vanuatu Women and enhance their lives through policy formulation the coordination and implementation of action plans and working in strategic partnerships Our value: Working in partnership with Government, Non-Government Organization (NGO’s) for Equality Our Objectives: To mainstream a gender perspective in all Government policy development and implementation to achieve gender equality.
To create equal access to participation and decision-making for women, children and people living with disabilities in the social, political and economic life of the nation.

To undertake integrated measures to eliminate all forms of violence against women.

To ensure the effective operational management of the Department of Women’s Affairs to better achieve its Mission, Vision and Objectives through improved physical, human and financial resources and infrastructure.
Programs & Activities: Support Special events campaigns: International Women’s Day 8 March National Women’s Day 10 May (continued on the next page) 14 DIRECTORY Department of Women’s Affairs (cont) Kindy Day 12 June| VANWODS Day 17July Children’s Day 24 July Rural Women’s Day 15October International Disability Day 05 December 16 Days of Activism 25 November – 10 December Key Programs: GBV Program Children's Program CRC Training Governance Program Gender Disability Program CRDP Training Human Rights Child Protection Workshop Children’s Day Economic Empowerment Program Gender and Election Workshop with Political parties and women’s wings Family Protection Act Workshop (Provide training for the approved Authorized Person (APs) and Registered Counsellors) Save the Children Vanuatu Name of Organization/ Association: Organization Acronym Location: Contact Details: Phone Contact Postal Address: Fax: Email address: Key Contact Person Position Vision: Save the Children works for: Save the Children Vanuatu (SCA) Luganville Santo Mr Tom Skirrow (Country Director) 22794 / 5551006 P.O Box 283, Port Vila 25214 Tom.skirrow@savethechildren.org.vu Tom Skirrow Country Director A World which Respects and Values each Child A World which Listens to Children and Learns A World where all Children have hope and opportunity Purpose of the Organization: Save the Children aims to ensure that children regardless of race, country of origin or religious beliefs have the means for survival, receive protection and have access to nutrition, primary health and basic education.
(continued on the next page) 15 DIRECTORY Save the Children Vanuatu (cont) Education Early Childhood Program Humanitarian Response Education in Emergency Child Protection Child Rights & Protection Program Construction Constructing/Renovation of Aid Post, Pre School and Youth Friendly Spaces Note: STARS Health Program: stands for Strengthening Adolescent Reproductive and Sexual Health Program It was combination of the previous projects such as YOP, IZA, Social Condom Marketing, Peer Education.
Goal of the STARS program: To reduce Sexually Transmitted Infections [STI] prevalence and unwanted pregnancies among young people aged 10-29 in Vanuatu.
Objectives: 1] To increase to quality Youth Friendly Services spaces to ensure STI/Family Planning services are Accessible to Young People 2] To equip Young People skills that support safe behaviour and their broader well-being and mobilizing community support for this by facilitating community dialogue and collective action that promote Young People's well- Being including SRH 3] To support Young People aged 10-29, to develop the capabilities and confidence in Life Skills Activities implemented: 1] Advocacy on information to Youths on Child Rights and child protection 2] Advocacy on Sexual Reproductive Health Information’s 3] Peer Education program and market sales of Score Condom 4] Training Youth in life Skill activities and setting up their livelihood businesses 16 DIRECTORY Live & Learn Date it began Location: Postal Address: Contact Numbers Fax: Email address: Key Contact Person: Position: Other Contact Person – CID Peace Building Project Other Contact Person – Climate Change Other Contact Person – REDD + Project Buninga Water Security Project Invasive Species Project 2001 Luganville Sanma Province Headquarter P.O Box 818, Luganville Santo (+678) 36807 (+678) 27448 andrina.thomas@livelearn.org Andrina Thomas Country Manager Jill Horry:- Education and Advocacy Coordinator 5991872 Carolyn Busai:- Project Officer 5620985 Simione Tavoa:- Project Officer 7757343 Josian Viraliliu:- Project Coordinator 5648500/7789900 Pauliane Bazil:- Advisor John Alick:- Officer 5636884 Steve Tagaro:- officer 5621459 Anjali Nelson:- Project Adviser 5673840 Glarinda Andre:- Acting Project Coordinator Serge Warakar:- Project Officer 5461096 Raymond Missack:- Project Officer 5403112 Sandy Hoffman Mael:- Project Manager 5609226 Jessie Kampai:-Project Officer 5652338/7755119 Jeffery Reuben:-Project Officer 7762726 Warakar Ser:-Project officer Fredson Tama:- Project Officer 7719333 Vision: Live & Learn Vanuatu’s Vision is for a sustainable and equitable world free from poverty Program & Activities     CID – or Peace Building
 Project (Children in development) - Working with schools and children to build peaceful behaviour in schools on Efate Climate Change Adaptation (Food Security) - Working with communities on Efate, to plant climate-change resilient crops and build the knowledge hubs of farmers REDD+ Project - Working with Khole Community in Espiritu Santo to reduce emissions and deforestation and forest degradation through reforestation through an Agroforestry system Invasive Species Project - Scientific modeling to eliminate Meremia Peltata (Big Leaf) through the planting of an Agroforestry Project 17 DIRECTORY Luganville TVET Centre Name of Organization/ Association Organization Acronym Location Contact Details Address Postal Address Contact Numbers Land line Fax: Email address Others: Key Contact Person Position: Sanma Technical & Vocational Education & Training TVET Luganville Santo Moulin T Abouti Luganville Santo PO BOX 528 37933, 36581 37993 37561 tmoulin@vanuatutvet.org.vu www.vanuatutvet.org.vu Moulin Tabouti Centre Manager Aims and purpose: To coordinate and finance quality skills development training and coaching services to support economic activity in Sanma province.
Program and Activities: A range of skills development training and workshops, and support services for local training providers 18