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Soloman Islands - Coalition on Education Solomon Islands (COESI)

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24th April – Solomon Star – Solomon Islands
A lesson we must all take heed of

Member Organisations
Coalition On Education Solomon Islands,(COESI) Literacy Network of Solomon Islands. ASPBAE, Human Rights Network, Literacy Association of Solomon Islands, Solomon Islands National Teachers Association, Development Services Exchange, Literacy Network, Solomon Islands National Council of Women, Vois Blo Mere Solomons, Perch Christian School, Holy Cross Literacy School, Mothers Union Literacy School, All Saints Literacy School

What happened in Action Week 2008?
Thousands of children and adults participated in the exciting activities for Action Week. To really make a point, the events were held in 20 of the most neglected and excluded schools in the country.

Politicians, teachers, family members and students were all present for the World’s Biggest Lesson on 23rd April. The highlight of the week was both the World’s Biggest Lesson and the National Event., which was celebrated at the All Saints Parish Hall.

At the end of the formal lesson, the Literacy Officer based with the Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development stressed the importance of Quality Education to reduce and ultimately end illiteracy in the country. He said that the issue of adult literacy must be addressed because if every child in the country received a quality education, there would be no illiterate adults.

During the week, campaigners also had the opportunity to discuss the findings of the Educational Experience Survey.

What happened in Action Week 2007?

About 30% of children are out of school in the Solomon Islands, partly due to the high cost of schooling, and the distance to schools for rural communities.

Due to the tsunami hitting the Solomon Islands on the 2nd April, Action Week did not take place as planned in April. But un-deterred campaigners managed to rally schools to get involved in June, and hold a big event in
September for International Literacy Day.