BY DESMOND RAHE
More than 30 young people from Ward Three in West Kwara’ae gathered for a powerful three-day leadership training held at Bio Village in Malaita Province.
The training, which took place from August 22 to 24, 2025, focused on Youth Holistic Servant-Leadership Development, aiming to inspire and equip rural youth to become community changemakers. The training has sparked hope among the youth and the community, marking a step forward in empowering the next generation of leaders in rural Solomon Islands.
The program concluded with a certificate ceremony on the evening of August 25 at St. Luke Chapel, where participants from Bio Village, Gwaunaoa, Aiabu, and Maoba came together to celebrate their achievement.
One of the facilitators, Mr. Ronnie Gua, spoke about the purpose of the training.
“The aim is to train and multiply leaders within their own communities,” he said. “It’s part of the Youth Holistic Servant-Leadership Development program that I’ve been working on for some time.”
The theme of the training was “Everything Rises and Falls on Leadership”, a powerful message Mr. Gua believes is especially relevant for today’s youth.
“Young people are leaders now. What they do today will shape the future of our communities and our nation,” he said in an interview with Sunday Isles.
He explained that the training helps youth gain a deeper understanding of leadership in today’s changing world.
“This program is designed to help young people deal with the complexity of modern-day challenges. From community issues to national problems, youth need strong leadership skills to face them,” Mr. Gua shared.
He also highlighted the wider leadership issues affecting all levels of society, from government to families.
“We are facing leadership challenges at every level, and that’s why programs like this are so important. They lay the foundation for better leaders in the future,” he said.
Mr. Gua strongly believes that investing in youth leadership is key to building a stronger Malaita.
“If we continue to support and run programs like this, Malaita will see a positive transformation. We’re not just training young people—we’re recreating the future of our province,” he said.
However, he stressed the need for more support from both provincial and national governments.
“We have more programs ready to deliver, but we need support. The potential is there—our youth are ready. Now we need the resources and backing to continue this important work,” Mr. Gua said.
