CAUSE II, LASI Celebrate New Literacy Graduates

TWO more community literacy classes have graduated under the CAUSE II Project's partnership with the Literacy Association of Solomon Islands (LASI), marking another milestone in the program's mission to improve literacy and expand opportunities for Solomon Islanders.
Twenty-six participants from the Mbokona Community Literacy Class graduated after completing eight weeks of Basic Literacy and Numeracy training, followed by 19 graduates from the Karaina Community Literacy Class the next day.
Women made up the majority of participants, with 24 women and two men graduating from Mbokona, while Karaina celebrated 17 women and two men. More than half of the Mbokona graduates were young people.
Among the graduates was Rose Lidia, a person living with a disability, who said the training had transformed her confidence.
"I am so happy because now I can read and write," Rose said. "Learning these skills has given me more confidence and I feel better prepared for everyday life."
CAUSE II Training and Support Services Team Leader Judy Fangalasu'u said literacy provides lasting benefits that extend beyond the classroom.
"By combining literacy training with community development work, we are creating opportunities that go beyond short-term employment," she said. "We are building skills that people will carry with them for life."
The literacy program forms part of CAUSE II's broader community development approach, equipping participants with foundational literacy and numeracy skills before they progress to the project's Redi4Waka life skills training and employment pathway.
Since its launch, literacy training has reached communities across Honiara, Greater Guadalcanal, Auki, Noro, Munda and Gizo, with more training planned throughout 2026. By the end of the project, 28 literacy training batches are expected to benefit around 708 participants.
Implemented by the Solomon Islands Government, CAUSE II is supported by the World Bank and the Australian Government through the PNG and Pacific Islands Umbrella Facility Multi-Donor Trust Fund. The project aims to improve urban infrastructure, strengthen climate resilience and expand employment opportunities across Solomon Islands.
 

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