𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐔 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐒 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐌𝐎𝐓𝐄 𝐈𝐍𝐃𝐈𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐒 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐂𝐇 𝐈𝐍 𝐒𝐎𝐋𝐎𝐌𝐎𝐍 𝐈𝐒𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐒

𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐒 𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐄

𝟏𝟒 𝐌𝐀𝐘 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

Researchers from the Solomon Islands National University, Dr Lydia Kaforau and Ms Emelda Ariku, have played a key role in promoting Indigenous and Melanesian research approaches through a regional collaborative initiative supported by the Women Leading and Influencing (WLI) Program.

The initiative focused on strengthening culturally grounded research methods using Tok Stori and Participatory Action Research (PAR), bringing together participants from various sectors to share Indigenous knowledge, experiences, and perspectives on community resilience.

The collaborative effort highlighted the importance of Pacific-led and community-centred research approaches that reflect the realities, values, and voices of Solomon Islands communities.

This initiative reflects SINU’s ongoing commitment to advancing Indigenous knowledge systems, strengthening research capacity, and supporting meaningful learning and collaboration across Solomon Islands and the wider Pacific region.

Read more here: https://www.wliprogram.org/news-stories/a-shared-vision-to-strengthen-indigenous-research-in-solomon-islands

Photo courtesy of the WLI Program.