South Marovo Diving
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This tour provider has taken action to address one or more issues (whether environmental, social or cultural) which will contribute positively to the long term viability of the destination and hence their site displays a Caring for the destination rating.
Main area of focus in Caring for the Destination:
Educating the young and assisting with developing local alternative incomes.
Educating the young and assisting with developing local alternative incomes.
Detailed description of the Caring for the Destination Initiative:
Lisa is convinced that the key to helping the islanders move from a purely subsistence and fairly isolated economy to being a part of the "modern world " WITHOUT LOSING THEIR TIES WITH NATURE AND THEIR PRECIOUS SENSE OF COMMUNITY, lies in educating their young people and creating small, ecologically sensitive tourist businesses for them to come home to own and operate. These, in turn, will help create small side businesses- village stores, bakeries, farm markets, health clinics, etc. that will provide further gainful employment without everyone having to leave home and go to the big city.
Lisa is convinced that the key to helping the islanders move from a purely subsistence and fairly isolated economy to being a part of the "modern world " WITHOUT LOSING THEIR TIES WITH NATURE AND THEIR PRECIOUS SENSE OF COMMUNITY, lies in educating their young people and creating small, ecologically sensitive tourist businesses for them to come home to own and operate. These, in turn, will help create small side businesses- village stores, bakeries, farm markets, health clinics, etc. that will provide further gainful employment without everyone having to leave home and go to the big city.
To that end, she has committed herself to improving the educational system in the area, which comprises the villages of Peava, Biche, Kavolavata, and Sobiro and Beka Beka Secondary School. "I am continually astounded at how much the teachers accomplish with little more than a chalkboard and dedication. Textbooks are few and generally outdated. Teachers still do individual lesson plans BY HAND. Everything is in short supply- pens ( biros), paper,- everything, " explaines Lisa.
As a part of their commitment, they have forming "Friends of Peava" for those who wish to contribute financially to their endeavors.
Meet us, Kerrie and Danny Kennedy! We are your local connection in the Solomon Islands. We have a long and active history in community development and environmental protection, which when coupled with our tourism backgrounds melded perfectly to create our sustainable tourism business. We have worked with the WWF and the Nature Conservancy to maintain this beautiful landscape that we share with you on diving, heritage and village tours. Let us connect you with the Solomon Islands’ hotels and tours.
