Women's conservation group founder Mrs Marilyn Ghedi received the Commonwealth Points of Light Award for her work around community conservation in the Arnavons
Founder of the Katupika, Wagina and Kia (Kawaki) Women’s Group, Marilyn Ghedi has been awarded with the Commonwealth Points of Light over the weekend.
The current Kawaki Chair who hails from the remote village of Kia, Isabel province received the award from Her Majesty the Queen for her efforts around community conservation.
According to non-profit organisation, The Nature Conservancy, Marilyn has inspired women across three communities to unite and celebrate community conservation in the islands through Kawaki.
The Group’s vision is to unite women around conservation, culture and community to create a better future for their children.
British High Commissioner to Solomon Islands, His Excellency Dr Brian Jones said there are many reasons as to why Mrs Marilyn is a true Point of Light:
As the first female Police Officer in Solomon Islands, she has inspired women across the provinces to unite and celebrate community conservation, raise awareness about the islands, build better futures for families and promote sustainable marine resource management.
Her innovation through Kawaki has laid the foundations for conservation, inter-tribal cooperation and gender empowerment.
She described the moment as speechless: