Vanuatu Association of NGOs

10/10/2026

We are proud of you Didier. Your volunteering leadership commitment has been recognized. Keep up the good work 👏👏

For Didier Ben, Youth President of the Erakor Youth Bridge Association in Vanuatu, attending the Pre-COP 31 event in Nadi, Fiji, was an opportunity to bring his community’s climate experiences to a regional platform and learn from other Pacific communities.

Read more: https://www.dailypost.vu/news/from-erakor-to-pre-cop-31-a-youth-leader-s-journey/article_597e796d-fbf2-5885-8c20-a8367813c5d3.html?fbclid=IwVERDUAU2XVtleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBwZG9mAWZkaWQWUP8NaD8rmWHSoSJ4AxHHgjYeNLzPlHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR6w-uFvpDbBvEGDNHzLHnkJxpvOohHHRoR_DKSoHeSTQfyDcRFSsoAD0U0tSQ_aem_Gpzqx2rSFnD3Uw6K906qrw -source=article-nav-next

08/10/2026

🌟 STAFF SPOTLIGHT | PETRONELLA KILU

Meet Petronella Kilu, VANGO’s Project Coordinator.

Petronella brings more than 20 years of professional experience across tourism, legal and administration, education advocacy and community development. Her diverse experience has strengthened her skills in programme coordination, stakeholder engagement, administration and working with communities.

Since joining VANGO, Petronella has been coordinating projects and working closely with CSOs, community groups, government partners and other stakeholders to support the implementation of community-focused initiatives.

She currently coordinates projects supported by DSPPAC and UNDP, including the CSO Partnership on Nature-Based Solutions for Efate Earthquake Recovery and the Gov4Res Small Grant Initiatives Program, which supports CSOs to access, manage and sustain small grants for community-level development.

As part of this work, Petronella works closely with Erakor Bridge Revolution Youth Association, Green Environmental Network and V2Life Association, supporting their efforts in nature-based solutions, disaster recovery and community development.

Through her coordination and engagement with communities and partners, Petronella plays an important role in helping VANGO translate project goals into practical action on the ground.

👏 Join us in recognising Petronella and the valuable contribution she makes to VANGO and the communities we work with.

07/10/2026

👏👏👏 Re-imagine the future of Education Beyond 2030

06/10/2026

Good leadership is about creating a space for the community to hear from its leaders and, importantly, for community leaders to speak meaningfully about their lived experiences of climate change and its impacts on their communities and livelihoods.
Thank you, Fiji Honourable Minister for Lands and Mineral Resources, Hon. Filimoni Vosarogo, for providing this important space for dialogue and community voices.
-COP 31

BEFORE -VOICES

06/10/2026

VANGO posing with CSO leaders from Fiji, including FCOSS Executive Director Ms. Vani and Chair Mr. Sepesa, together with the Fiji Honorable Minister of Lands, in preparation for tomorrow’s panel session at Pre-COP31.
A valuable opportunity to bring the voice of communities into policy dialogue, financing, and development, and to strengthen partnerships across the Pacific.
When communities have a voice, development becomes more inclusive, relevant, and locally led.

05/10/2026

📢 IMPORTANT UPDATE – NGO DAY 2026

Please be advised that the date for NGO Day 2026 has been changed.

📅 New Date: Thursday, 29 October 2026
⏰ 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Vanuatu Institute of Technology (VIT)

We apologise for any inconvenience this change may cause and appreciate your understanding.

All CSOs, partners, stakeholders and community members are encouraged to take note of the new date and join us as we come together to recognise and celebrate the important work of civil society organisations across Vanuatu.

We look forward to seeing you on 29 October! 🇻🇺

05/10/2026

A powerful statement delivered by our very own Minister of Climate Change on reshaping energy and the transition towards renewable energy at the Pre-COP 31.
Pacific countries are reshaping their energy futures driven by a Pacific-led approach. Pacific energy ministers have been clear: the challenge is no longer ambition, but implementation. Join us to see the technology and tools that are bridging this gap, hear directly from countries leading the shift and find out what comes next for the region to unlock investment in the Pacific's energy transition priorities.

Opening Remarks by:

· The Hon. Chris Bowen, Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Australia
· The Hon. Ralph Regenvanu, Minister of Climate Change, Adaptation, Environment, Energy, Meteorology, Geo-Hazards and Disaster Management, Vanuatu
· Dr Andrew Jones, Deputy Director-General, Science and Capability, SPC

Panel Discussion:

·Professor Iain MacGill (Moderator) - School of Electrical Engineering and Telecommunications, University of New South Wales
· Ms Tina Stege, Pacific COP31 Envoy for Oceania, Focus on Keeping 1.5C in Reach
· Mr Simona Kilei, Director, Department of Energy, Ministry of Transport, Energy, Communication & Innovation, Government of Tuvalu
· Mr Anthony Garae, Coordinator, Office of the Pacific Energy Regulators Alliance (OPERA)

01/10/2026

VANGO recently visited Elau Inros, one of its Community-Based Organisations (CBOs) participating in the Anticipatory Action Pilot Project.

The visit provided an opportunity to see the progress of activities being carried out by Elau Inros and to learn more about the community’s preparedness efforts. The team also visited the community evacuation centre and met with households, including people with special needs, to better understand their preparedness and support requirements.

The team also viewed the pre-positioned emergency stocks and discussed how these supplies will support an early response when needed.

The visit highlighted the strong role of local communities in preparing for disasters and taking early action to protect lives and support those most in need.

Through the Anticipatory Action Pilot Project, VANGO continues to work with communities to strengthen preparedness, resilience, and locally led action.

30/09/2026

VANGO is delighted to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Titan FX Vanuatu to support a Laptop Donation Program.

In recent months, Titan FX has already donated laptops to VANGO member organisations, helping grassroots community-based organisations (CBOs) improve their ability to deliver locally led development and humanitarian initiatives. These laptops are making a real difference for organisations that often face barriers in accessing technology.

With the signing of this MOU, Titan FX and VANGO have formalised their partnership to ensure a structured, ongoing process for connecting CBOs with donated laptops. This collaboration reflects Titan FX’s strong commitment to corporate social responsibility and to supporting the growth of civil society in Vanuatu.

Beyond the laptop program, Titan FX has also contributed funds towards NGO Day 2026, further strengthening its support for the NGO sector and the communities it serves.

🤝Together, VANGO and Titan FX are working to empower local organisations, build capacity, and ensure that community voices are equipped with the tools they need to thrive 🇻🇺

29/09/2026

🌿 MEET HOSEA BEBE — OUR FALE COORDINATOR 🇻🇺🤝
Behind every community response is someone working to make sure communities are better prepared, heard and supported.

Meet Hosea Bebe, VANGO’s FALE Coordinator, who has been with the team for almost 10 months, since December 2025.

Through FALE – Facility Aiding Locally-Led Engagement, Hosea works alongside Community-Based Organisations (CBOs) to strengthen their capacity in disaster preparedness, response and recovery, while supporting communities to take the lead in addressing the challenges they face.

For Hosea, one of the most rewarding parts of his work is the opportunity to meet and work with different CBOs, INGOs, NNGOs and partners on the ground. He enjoys sharing ideas on humanitarian action and disaster risk reduction, while learning from the experiences of communities and how they respond to disasters in their own local settings.

He is proud to have supported CBOs during times of need, including responses to the ash fall in Ambae, Tropical Cyclone Urmil in Tanna, and support to the Lalua Committee in Mele.
His work is guided by a simple but powerful message:
“We cannot stop disaster, but we can work together to mitigate the risk,”

👏 Thank you, Hosea, for your commitment to strengthening communities and supporting locally-led humanitarian action across Vanuatu. 🇻🇺