17/04/2026
Clean Water and New Opportunities Reach Silosilo Through Women-Led Project
The Kakatilotilo Women’s Association rolled out a Water Solutions and Skilled-Based Training project across Silosilo Ward in Suau LLG, bringing much needed water infrastructure and livelihood support closer to communities.
Following the project launch, water tanks, sewing machines, and baking ovens were delivered to several villages. The Silosilo site was completed, with guttering installed at the Kakatilotilo Learning and Resource Centre. In Taboina, the community completed the foundation work and began preparing the building for gutter installation, while groundwork started at the Soeata site.
Looking ahead, skills based training activities were scheduled and began in February, alongside plans formally marking the completion of water tank installations. These activities expanded opportunities for income generation while improving access to clean water across the ward.
Community response to the project was overwhelmingly positive. Residents spoke of the daily challenges of securing water, especially during the dry season, and expressed pride in seeing a locally led women’s association driving tangible change. The project was widely seen as a step forward for water security, health, and sustainable livelihoods in the area.
