Baru Conservation Alliance

Baru Conservation Alliance Baru Conservation Alliance is a locally-led not for-profit organization working to unite our people.

It is a registered charitable (not-for profit) locally based organization formed in 2019 by tribal leaders of Kwaio community in partnership with local tribal groups in Malaita, Solomon Islands and international partners. Aims:
To manage and coordinate conservation and tribal development activities that embraces sustainable development. BCA encourages a tribal development approach; To ensure sust

ainability, protection of biodiversity and culture, promote Kwaio models of education, health and wellbeing, livelihood, good management system, and promote peace and harmony in our society, and working together for better future. Our goal:
“A future where people live in harmony, managing their natural resources in good health, within a prosperous and sustainable economy that benefits people, culture and the environment.”

BCA visits Tiegs zoology museum in Melbourne, Australia.Staff na Baru meru leka `I Melbourne, Ta’a ba’ita no’ona gila fa...
08/08/2026

BCA visits Tiegs zoology museum in Melbourne, Australia.
Staff na Baru meru leka `I Melbourne, Ta’a ba’ita no’ona gila fate’enia meru fana fefu `ola kwaitatari gila langonia ai. Lefu no’ona gila fa’alata Tiegs zoology museum. Profesa Tyrone Lavery ngaino Director na lefu no’ona, ngaina meru to’ona alata fameru leka fana nanaua lana toto’oni taunga’inga `ubulana meusiem ano’ona. Meru agasia to’oto’oni’ animolo gila ngaria fa’asia molagali kwaitatari.
Meru leka suria meru launge’enio kwaimanga fe’e gila fana ani meru nanaufa’asiga.
Meru fata Baole’a Ba’ita fana waneni kwaimanga ameru fa’asia Melbourne ma DFAT fana kwaibolanga amu fana lekanga ameru.
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Baru Conservation Alliance (BCA) had visited Tiegs zoology museum, the museum belongs to the School of Biosciences, of the University of Melbourne, Australia. Led by Professor Tyrone Lavery whom is the Museum`s director, the five members Delegation of BCA had the privilege to have the look and learn trip to learn and observed about the species of animals and remains that were collected from different parts of the world and kept there.
The visit is part of the BCA and University of Melbourne partnership, which BCA uses to learn more about how museum works and that knowledge BCA can have used them in its works. We thank Melbourne partner and Australian DFAT.




Malaita Premier Backs Baru Conservation Alliance's Protected Area InitiativeNga Primia na Malaita province e kwaloa maka...
24/07/2026

Malaita Premier Backs Baru Conservation Alliance's Protected Area Initiative

Nga Primia na Malaita province e kwaloa maka baole’a ba’ita fana funi’onga BARU e madafia ‘ani launge’enia na ‘Abelonga ‘ania lasina Tafa’i tafa’i i Kwaifala. Tofuna tafa’i i Kwaifala e to’ona `uumina ‘ola kwaitatari.
Funi’onga na ‘Abelonga ‘ola Primia e lania maka siria fana ta’a i Malaita ‘Agu lalea fana fanua adauru. Funi’onga lo’oo ‘ola ngai e to’oai ‘ubuna nga gavmani ana.
Primia lalea nga alafunga taringa’i fana ta’a Agu nana’i ‘ania fana wado, ma uumina nga ‘ai ma ‘afutana ‘ola ‘ubawado. Ngaia laenia maka sasari fani taunga’i nga fe’enia nga BARU fana fa’adegela funi’onga na ‘Abelonga ‘ania wado ma falafala.
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On 23 July 2026, the Baru Conservation Alliance (BCA) met with the Premier of Malaita Province, Hon. Elijah Asilaua, to discuss and informed him of the BCA's proposed Protected Area in the Wairaha–Kwaifala River Basin. The Premier welcomed the delegation and praised BCA's tribal-led conservation model, recognizing it as a powerful example of indigenous communities leading the sustainable management of their customary lands.
The Premier reaffirmed the Provincial Government's commitment to its pillars of Cooperation and Transformation, saying these values align closely with BCA's vision. He assured the delegation that the Malaita Provincial Government will support BCA in meeting the provincial requirements for its Protected Area application and will continue to stand behind locally led conservation initiatives.
The meeting is part of BCA's ongoing consultations with national and provincial authorities to ensure its Protected Area proposal aligns with the Protected Areas Act 2010, the Protected Areas Regulations 2012, and provincial environmental and forestry ordinances. The proposed Protected Area will help protect the Wairaha–Kwaifala River Basin—an important landscape rich in biodiversity, endemic species, clean rivers, and cultural heritage.
The meeting strengthened trust and cooperation between the Provincial Government and customary landowners. Together, they are building a shared vision to protect Malaita's forests, rivers, and wildlife while empowering indigenous communities to lead conservation for future generations.





Where Conservation and Culture Thrive Fa`asia 29-30 May 2026, ta`ani taunga`ia na Baru gila leka fana kwairinga na gula ...
04/06/2026

Where Conservation and Culture Thrive

Fa`asia 29-30 May 2026, ta`ani taunga`ia na Baru gila leka fana kwairinga na gula na Taunga`inga fe`enia ta`a `i Kwaina`isi ma Fulanitofe bungu `ifi. Meru kwairi suria taunga`inga na Baru, ma fada`olanga na taunga`inga fana nima farisi mai na’oda.
Nga funi`onga ba`ita fana taunga`i lana `ifi fana onime`enilana sisifonga, ma Nanaulana falafala `I kwaio, ma sua’olanga mai nao, fana fufuta oringa.
Nga lekanga lo’oo gila agea fana funi’onga ba’ita gila tautaunga’i ai ‘Ubulana te’e farisi. Fana tegelanga ma kwaimanga, toto’onga ‘ubulana fai bungui’ifi ‘i Fataia.
Baru fata baole’a fana ta’a ni kwaimanga ana, ma ta’a gila kwaiboni aga fana Abelonga ania moo`u na kalonga, ma ota taringa`i na falafala fana fufuta oringa.
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On 29–30 May 2026, the BCA team visited the Kwainaa’isi and Fulanitofe tribal conservation sites to share updates on BCA’s work, discuss its draft Five-Year Strategic Plan, and review community-led conservation activities.
A key highlight was the ongoing development of the Kwainaa’isi Archive and Cultural School Centre, a future living library dedicated to preserving Kwaio cultural knowledge, traditions, and history for future generations.
These quarterly visits strengthen partnerships with tribal conservation members, support local leadership, and ensure that conservation and cultural preservation efforts continue to thrive at the grassroots level.
BCA thanks its partners and donors for their continued support in empowering communities to protect their forests, biodiversity, and cultural heritage for future generations.





BCA’s Quarterly Visit to its Mid-East Kwaio Conservation Sites Etana 25th fana 29th May 2026, ta’a gila taunga’i fana Ba...
28/05/2026

BCA’s Quarterly Visit to its Mid-East Kwaio Conservation Sites
Etana 25th fana 29th May 2026, ta’a gila taunga’i fana Baru, gila lalea ruana lekanga aga fani fai Bungu’ifi i Fataia ‘i east kwaio.
Na 26 May 2026 ‘gani fofo’afu gila lekafani Kafurumu ‘ubulana Fataia, gouni Kwaifala.
Ta’a na taunga’inga na Baru gila alafuu fe’enia `ta’a ‘i Aifasu mai Kafurumu ruanagani. Gila alafuu suria nga taunga’inga na Baru ma nga fakonga na taungai’inga gila lalea te’efou.
Na 27-28 May gila alafuu suria nga ono me’e funi’onga gila tautaunga’i ai. Manga funi’onga furu ‘agila sasari fana taunga’inga la’a mola suria.
Nga lekanga lo’oo gila agea fana funi’onga ba’ita gila tautaunga’i ai ‘Ubulana te’e farisi. Fana tegelanga ma kwaimanga, toto’onga ‘ubulana fai bungaui’ifi ‘i Fataia.
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From 25th to 29th May 2026, Baru Conservation Alliance (BCA) team conducted their second quarterly visitation to its four conservation sites located in the mountainous regions of Mid-East Kwaio.
On 26 May, the team undertook a full-day hike to Kafurumu in the Burui tribal land, situated within the Kwaifala River basin near the source of the renowned Kwaifala River, which flows through East Kwaio, West Kwaio, and into the West Are Are region.
During 27–28 May, BCA team met with the Aifasu and Burui tribal conservation sites to provide updates on BCA’s six pillars, present the draft of its new five-year strategic plan, and conduct evaluations of ongoing activities and community-led conservation efforts.
These quarterly visitation trips remain a key priority in BCA’s annual work calendar, strengthening partnerships with tribal conservation members, monitoring progress, gathering feedback, and improving implementation across BCA’s six pillars of work.

Exciting Conservation Milestone in Aifasu! Sakunga na Baru fe`enia JCU ma UMelb, `e ru`a Baru fana fari`aenga fana agela...
08/04/2026

Exciting Conservation Milestone in Aifasu!

Sakunga na Baru fe`enia JCU ma UMelb, `e ru`a Baru fana fari`aenga fana agelana tagi fafia wado `i`Aifasu.
Dokita Tyrone Lavery `e kwaitalai fana ru`ufi lana kalonga fana ru`a lana sua’olanga ameru suria ola taringa`i `ubulana kalonga ameru. Taki fana wado `i`Aifasu ngai`e galangi ariafu, ma ta`a na wado aga tagila fa`ato`oa tagi no`ona aga, ma gila fa`ale`a fana na`oga fana lafiwela oringa.
Ta`a na wado gila kwaitalai na taunga`inga aga `e bila`o. Dauru taguru kwaiboni te`efou fana fa`atalo lana `Aifasu na Abelonga ania Moo’u na kalonga `ubulana kalonga `i kwaio.
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In partnership with James Cook University (JCU)& the University of Melbourne, (UMelb) the Baru Conservation Alliance is making strides to protect the Aifasu Tribal Lands.
Mammal surveys led by Dr. Tyrone Lavery are expanding our knowledge of local wildlife.
The Aifasu Protected Area Management Plan is nearly complete, with tribal validation to ensure this plan is owned, supported, and sustained by the community for generations to come.
Community-led conservation is taking root, and we need your support to protect this globally important ecosystem. Together, we can ensure Aifasu becomes a model for indigenous stewardship and biodiversity preservation in Kwaio region.
Join us in making a lasting impact!



World TB DAYFana agasu’aana gani ba’ita na TB, Ta’a gila taungai’i fana Baru, gila kwairiania taunga’i na consevason ren...
27/03/2026

World TB DAY

Fana agasu’aana gani ba’ita na TB, Ta’a gila taungai’i fana Baru, gila kwairiania taunga’i na consevason rensa. BCA Rensa gila eta na’ona ta’a ‘i fai bungu ‘ifi fana to’ofono’usi lana fifingalo na TB. Gila taunga’i tegela fana to’ofono’usia fifinga lo na TB. Gila kwaibongi na ta`a gila nanai ‘i fataia fana agasuana TB ma kwatelana melesini.
Rensa gila fate’enia kwaimanga fana ta’a gila to’ona fifingalo na TB. Gila ame sisingo te’enia ta’a. Gila to’ona kwaimanga suria gila taunga’i mola fe’enio ta’ana fufutanga aga, ta’a gila nanai mola na wado aga. Ma ta’a gila to’ona na falafala.
Rensa gila kwairiania taunga’i na TB fana ta’a ani gila longoa fifinga lo na TB ngai’i ngada ta’a ameru‘i fataia. Lauta gila longoa ma anigila kwaiboni na ta’a ‘i fataia.
‘Ubulana singari na febuari TB Renga Fiaringi Made’e ma Julie Esau fa`asia BCA fe’enia Sue Devlin fa’asia JCU gila Kwairi suria taunga’inga lo na TB ‘i Asia-Pacific Regional conferences ‘i Bangkok.
Meru fata baole’a fana oru fu’igeni gila kwairi ania fatalana ta’a ‘i kwaio. Gila fate’enia taunga’inga lo na TB rensa gila launge’enia, ngai fana ani fa’asuia fifingalo na TB.
Baru `e fata baole’a fana ta’a gila kwaiboni ameru na fifinga lo na TB.

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To mark World TB Day 2026, we highlight the essential work of our Conservation Rangers who are at the front of our community-led fight against TB.
Our Rangers’ work hard to end TB in the East Kwaio mountains. The Rangers play a vital role by explaining TB to our Kwaio tribespeople, by assisting our Kwaio people to access healthcare, and by supporting our Kwaio people, and their family, through TB testing and TB treatment.
Our Rangers’ work is founded on Kwaimanga, our Kwaio concept which includes deep love and inclusivity. Kwaimanga is the opposite of stigma and discrimination. It is natural for the Rangers to express Kwaimanga for people with TB in the East Kwaio mountains because they are family. Our Rangers uphold our Tribal TB model that is grounded in our Kwaio ways of life that is deep and abiding belonging to wado (one’s tribal land), fufutanga (tribal social connections and tribal history) and falafala (our culture and Kastom)
Our Rangers are also advocates for ensuring the voices of our people affected by TB are heard when programs and policies are being designed or reviewed. In February, BCA Ranger Fiaringi Made’e and Julie Esau, with Sue Devlin from JCU, presented our TB Tribal model and Ranger Program at the Asia-Pacific Regional Conference of the International Union Against Lung and Tuberculosis Disease, in Bangkok.
We thank these strong women for raising Kwaio voices on the international stage alongside nurses from the Asia-Pacific region, to show TB leaders that we East Kwaio mountain people are doing big work towards ending TB.
We thank our partners who have supported our TB program.




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Thank you to the APR 2026 conference committee, the Australian TB Forum and the Australian respiratory Council for supporting Fiaringi, Julie and Sue to attend APR2026

Rare Flying Fox Discovered in Kwaio`Ubuna febuari 2026, oruakwala ta’a ma oru ai, gila kwailo’ofia sakwa`o taringa`i `ub...
19/03/2026

Rare Flying Fox Discovered in Kwaio
`Ubuna febuari 2026, oruakwala ta’a ma oru ai, gila kwailo’ofia sakwa`o taringa`i `ubulana fai wado, Baru gila taunga`i ai. Saentis, ta’anitaunga’i na Baru, ma ta’a na wado ngaino gila taunga’i te’efou.
Profesa Tyrone Lavery fasia melbon univesiti -wane latana ‘e talo na kwailo ‘ofilana mamol taringa’i, ngaia ne kwaitalaiga. Gila do’odaria te sakwa’o taringa’i na gila kwaikwailo’ofia, ‘i kafuloloto, Fulantofe. Darilana sakwao nona ngai kwate’a lataba’ita fana fanua nona barina biodaevesiti.
Darilana sakwao taringa’i no’ona, ngaia sakua sua’olanga na falafala ma su’a’olana ta’a kwao. Ngai fate’enia tegelana taunga’inga te’efou laloana ta’a na wado ma Saentis. Ngai’e kwa’ia tala fana ‘Abelonga ania kalonga ma taunga’inga fana na’odauru mai.
Ta’a gila abelo ania wado aga, ngaino gila kwaisoe fana taunga’inga fana darilana to’oto’ona’ola le’a, ‘ubuna wado aga ‘i kwaio. Ngaino ta gila launge’enia tagi fana aga’afuia lana wado aga.
Late’e kwaiboninga ‘ilo’o lauta ‘e laufurifuri ma taki do’odaria late’e animol matari ma taringa’i. Ngaino taguru arua tagi fana to`o`usilana` ola le’ale’anga ngai ‘ubuna wado ‘i kwaio fana lafiwela oringa.
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In February 2026, a landmark scientific expedition brought together 33 participants, including researchers, BCA staff, and tribal members—to document a rare flying fox species in the East Kwaio sites of the Baru Conservation Alliance.
Led by renowned mammologist Professor Tyrone Lavery from the University of Melbourne, the team successfully identified this unique species within the Fulanitofe tribal land, adding an important new record to the region’s biodiversity.
This remarkable discovery highlights the power of combining traditional knowledge with cutting-edge scientific research. It reflects the strength of partnerships between local communities and international experts, paving the way for long-term collaboration in conservation.
Beyond its scientific significance, this achievement reinforces the vital role of community-driven environmental stewardship in protecting the rich biodiversity of Kwaio in Malaita, Solomon Islands.
Continued support for initiatives like this can lead to even greater discoveries and lasting impact. Together, we can protect and sustain the natural treasures of Kwaio in the Solomon Islands for future generations.

One Health Field Trip – Kwaio, Malaita Province`Ubuna wiki na 13th fana 22th na Febuari 2026, Baru, ma wane ni kwaimanga...
16/03/2026

One Health Field Trip – Kwaio, Malaita Province
`Ubuna wiki na 13th fana 22th na Febuari 2026, Baru, ma wane ni kwaimanga ana James’s cook university, ma university `i Melbourne, Meru talaia taunga`ia fana to`orule`anga na boo, k**i, doki, ta`a ma kalonga. Meru leka fani `Abafoe `i west kwaio, sui miria leka no’o fani `Aifasu mai Fulanitofe `ubulana Fataia `i kwaio.
Onoakwala ma oru`ai, ngaino gila lado na taunga`inga no`ona. BCA, Scientist, ma ta’ana tribe, meru lado te`efou fana kwailo`ofia na wawaa ne kwatea fifinga fana ta’a, boo, k**i, doki ma kalonga adauru.
Taunga`inga miri agea
• Meru leka fani `Abafoe fana kwailo`ofia wawaa na Boo.
• Scientist gila ngaria kokoruna boo, doki, K**i, Ta`a. ma lefu na wado kokoru ngi ai.
• Meruka fate`enia taunga`ina microscope ma kwairinga suria wawa alata nga`i ru`ufia labena ta`a ma takiagasu`aai uta? ma ta`a gonigia fa`asia `uta?
Taunga`inga nona meru, kwailoa wawaa ngai leka fana ta`a, animol uta? ma meru ka kwatea kwairinga fana ta`a suria to`orule`anga.
Miri daria nima late`e`e wawa kwaitatari, ma scientist gila ngaria gulanga`i ma ta gila efasia ‘i Ostrelia ma tagila bi`i kwairi mai ai te`ameru buri suria microscope lo`o `e sisika.
Taunga`inga lo`o, ngai te`e fa`ategela taunga`ingai te’efou laloana comiuniti ma ta`a kwao. Taki sakua su`a`ola na kwao ma su`a`ola na ta`a`ana fafala. Taunga`ingalo ngai te kwaiboni barina to`orule`anga na comiuniti ma to`orule`anga fana `Abelonga ania kalonga, ma taunga`inga fani na`oda.
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From 13–22 February 2026, the Baru Conservation Alliance (BCA), in partnership with researchers from James Cook University and the University of Melbourne, conducted a One Health Coastal and Mountain Field Trip in Abafoe Village and the interior hamlets of Aifasu and Fulanitofe in the Kwaio region of Malaita.
The field trip brought together 63 participants, including researchers, BCA staff, and tribal members, to investigate parasite transmission between humans, animals, and the environment under the One Health approach.
Key Activities
• Community engagement and assessment of a women-led piggery project in Abafoe.
• Collection of biological samples from pigs, dogs, cats, humans, and soil across the three communities
• Microscope demonstrations and awareness sessions on parasite identification and disease prevention.
Through these activities, the team investigated parasite transmission and promoted community health awareness.
Preliminary testing identified five parasite types, with samples that are currently undergoing further laboratory analysis at the University of Melbourne.
This collaborative effort strengthened partnerships between local communities and international researchers, integrating traditional knowledge with scientific research to advance the One Health approach. The initiative supports community health, environmental conservation, and future research opportunities in the Solomon Islands.



BCA STRATEGIC PLAN REVIEWBaru, Ngai’e Launge`enia nga Strategic plan wakasafu `I `Aoke. Rua akwala ma te`e ai ta`a fa`as...
10/03/2026

BCA STRATEGIC PLAN REVIEW
Baru, Ngai’e Launge`enia nga Strategic plan wakasafu `I `Aoke. Rua akwala ma te`e ai ta`a fa`asia fai bungu `ifi, staff na Baru ma JCU ngai na gila lekamai ai. Dokita Defete, Dokita Sue ma Dokita Franny ngai na gila kwaitalai na wokasafu no`ona. Wakasafu no`ona ngai fana`ani agafa`aburi mai na oru farisi ngai su, mai, Ma fana ani meru giria taunga`inga fana nima farisi mai na`oda.
Ola Taringa`i meru agea na wakasafu lo`ori, meru sakua sua`olanga na falafala ma sua’olanga nga na ta`a kwao fana fakonga.
Bao le`a baita, BCA ngai`e to`ona tala fana `aurunga suria fana bongilana taunga`inga fana `Abelonga na kalonga ma fa`ategela kwaimanga, ma bongilana ta`a fana aga`afuia kalonga fana nima farisi.
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From 9–12 February, BCA hosted a Strategic Plan Review Workshop with 21 tribal representatives from four conservation sites, BCA staff, and partners from James Cook University. Facilitated by JCU team, Dr. David Maclaren, Dr. Susanne Devlin, and Dr. Francesca Earp, the workshop reviewed our three-year strategy (ending Dec 2025) and drafted a new five-year plan.
What made this review unique was the integration of cultural knowledge and modern planning participants, used traditional sand-drawing methods to visualize ideas, ensuring community voices shaped BCA’s future.
Thanks to everyone’s energy and insights, BCA now has a strategic roadmap to guide conservation efforts, strengthen partnerships, and support community-led stewardship for the next five years.

Saving Lives in the Highlands of East Kwaio – Impact of First Aid Training Supported by CFLI Burina Kwaifa`ananaunga `i ...
15/12/2025

Saving Lives in the Highlands of East Kwaio – Impact of First Aid Training Supported by CFLI
Burina Kwaifa`ananaunga `i `Oloburi, fa`asia Dokita Vanessa, Dokita Sue, ma Ta`ani taunga’inga na Baru, Rensa ma Tisa gila ngaria su`a`olanga nona fana fai bungu`ifi aga.
`Ubulana fai bungu`ifi aga, BCA Rensa ma Tisa, gila ngaria su’a’olanga gila nanaua fana fanua aga `ubulana fataia. Sui ma gila fate`enia fana ta`a gila ame nanaua, ma gila ka kwaiboniai fana ta`a aga. Afirina bungu`ifi `ubuna fataia ngai `e le`a fana anigila su`a na Kwaifa’ananaunga no`ona fana ani gila kwaiboni ai fana ta`a aga.
`I Fulanitofe, te`e me bungu’ifi ai, Baru `e taunga’i fe`eniga, Bimani ngai `e `esia na `ai ma `ai `e ru`u `ubulana nimana. Wane futafe`enia totola maka kwairi fana rensa ma Tisa, ma gila ka ngaria first Aid kit `ani gila gaufafia na nimana. Rensa gila ga`ua nimana na ringi keke banidisi, fana ani to`usia buladena taafe ba`ita, fana ani kwaiboni ana fana `i Atoifi hosipitolo. Ruanagani gila nigi Atoifi, gilaka kwairi te ‘ana Nesi na `olataa gila agea na nimana la Bimani. Nesi agasia maka aile’a fe`enia. Nesi `e iria late`e gaunga no`ona ngai ne le`a fana mala no`ona.
Ruana bungu’ifi `i `Aifasu, Dioni Afoa ngai `e feda sode fana `ifiana, ma ngai `e ngaria fo`oni sode ana ma ngai`e `e `esia ma sode ka kwaria ninimana. Nga`i `e iria fana wela ana ani totola maka kwairi te ‘ana rensa ani gila kwaiboni ana. Rensa gila ngaria first aid kit ma gilaka totola te `ana la Dioni Afoa, Gilaka gaua ninimana na banidisi fana `ani to`o`usia buladena ta `afebaita. Gila kwaiboni na Dioni Afoa fana `ifi ana, ma gila launge’enia melesini gulaada ma melesini ta`a kwao na mala no’ona.
Rensa gila sakua melesini gulaada ma melesini na ta`a kwao fana gulalana mala no’ona. Mala no’ona ngai `e nafo aloalo ma gila ame ngaria no’o fani Atoifi Hosipitolo.uria mai nao gila `age`agea.
Baru `e fata baole’a fana Canada fana kwaiboninga aga na bata fana Baru ani `e launge`enia wakasafu no’ona fana nanaulana sualae fana gulanga fana fai bungu `ifi gila taunga’i fe’enia. Nanaunga no’ona nga`i e toomia no’o fanua `i fataia ifi ni gulanga amoe `ai.
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The First Aid training held at Oloburi, facilitated by Dr. Vanessa Sparke, Dr. Susanne Devlin, and the Baru Conservation Alliance (BCA) team, has already transformed lives across our four conservation sites in the remote mountains of East Kwaio.
After completing the training, BCA Rangers and local schoolteachers returned home equipped with essential life-saving knowledge. They did not keep these skills to themselves, instead, they trained their tribal communities so that even those who could not attend the workshop could still learn the same first aid basics.
These real stories show the true impact of the training:
1. Fulanitofe – Young Bimani Saved
A young boy, Bimani, fell from a tree and a sharp stick pierced through his hand. With the nearest hospital at Atoifi being a full day’s walk, his brother ran for help. Rangers and teachers immediately responded with the First Aid kit and used a ring-pad (ring cake) bandage to stop the bleeding.
The next day, they walked him to Atoifi Hospital, where the nurse praised their correct and timely first aid treatment—acknowledging that the Ring bandage pad prevented severe blood loss.
2. Aifasu – Treating John Afoa’s Injury
While carrying bamboo home, John Afoa slipped and severely cut his hand. Rangers quickly responded, dressed the wound using their new first aid skills, and safely brought him home. They combined traditional herbal medicine with supplies from the First Aid kit to support healing.
John’s wound healed well, and for the first time, he did not need to walk all the way to Atoifi Hospital for treatment, something that was impossible before the training.
These stories reflect the reality of living in remote, mountainous areas where there are no provincial or national health services and communities are often left without immediate medical help. Yet, through this training, our Rangers and teachers are now the first responders, bridging the medical gap and saving lives.
Baru Conservation Alliance sincerely thanks the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) for investing in this life-saving initiative. Your support brings hope, safety, and resilience to communities who would otherwise walk a whole day or more just to reach the nearest health facility.
• Your contribution is not just training.
• it is saving lives.
• It is empowering remote tribal communities.
• It is strengthening conservation teams who work far beyond the reach of medical services.
From the mountains of East Kwaio, thank you, CFLI.



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