They were happy recipients of a set of seven new sewing equipments funded under DAP, Australia’s ongoing aid assistance to Solomon Islands to improve the livelihood of communities throughout the country.
Yesterday was a proud moment for women of Balula community after receiving the set of machines from the Australian High Commission to Solomon Islands, Mr Matthew Anderson.
Speaking at the handing over ceremony Mr Anderson said this is an important day and event because it was his first time to ever involved in an aid program in the country after taking office in June of this year 2011.
Mr Anderson said best way for the Australian government and people to prove that the people of Solomon Islands is a must is to provide assistance to show you (people of Solomon islands).
“These sewing machines are for the people of Temotu to help grow your communities, to provide a livelihood and to give you every chance to makes some income and invest to your beautiful children,” said Mr Anderson.
He said he was very impressed by the investments and garments seen on display, singing and welcome given to him and his team.
Meanwhile Mr Anderson said the importance of being here is to tell you that the people of Solomon Islands matter to Australia, its people and the Australian high commission in the country.
He said his committee received a great lot of applications very year far more than they can ever approved, however must congratulate the people from the sewing project for their application.
Mr Anderson further stresses that the only way project proposals get approved is when they are of high quality written, well supported and obviously going to help and benefit the people.
He wishes every one that involved the best of luck and success in the project.
Facilitator of Balula women and tailoring project Fr Selwyn Sae was humbled to thank Mr Anderson and his colleagues for the handing over of the equipments.
He said Balula women sewing and tailoring project was so fortunate to become recipients of the project.
“The project started from a humble beginning in 1978 by Mary Sae with one foot and hand sewing machines. Both are still in good working conditions.
“The project is now boosted with seven new ones and I am convinced it will create more job opportunities and income generation for the entire community,” said Fr Sae
Balula on Minevi Island is a 45 minutes drive in an outboard motor canoe to Lata, the provincial capital of Temotu province.
Mrs Sae who spoke on behalf of the Balula women also thanked the Australian high commission for approving their sawing project.
“I stand with pride and salute your government for your great assistance and assure you we’ll look after these properly well for the benefit of our people”, said Mrs Sae.
By Daniel Namosuaia
dated Wednesday, 17 August 2011 08:48 .
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