BY SAMIE WAIKORI
The Mala I Tolo Indigenous Guardianship Trust continues to uplift senior secondary schools in Malaita Province through vital support in internet connectivity and IT resources, helping bridge the long-standing digital divide in rural education.
In its latest effort, a team from the local organization recently completed a week-long installation of Starlink internet systems and delivery of laptops to eight schools, giving students and teachers access to digital tools often out of reach in remote areas.
The schools that benefited include Gwaidingale, Maoro, Faumamanu, Adaua, Arnon Atomea, Kilusakwalo, Aligegeo, and Auki High School.
Principal of Adaua Secondary School, Selwyn Bare, described the support as a life-changing moment for the school, noting that students have long struggled with access to online information.
“We’ve faced digital challenges for years. This help is timely and much needed,” Bare said.
Principal of Faumamanu Secondary School, John Junior Alasina, also expressed appreciation, calling the assistance a vital step in enhancing education.
“This has been a big problem for us for many years. We are happy that Mala I Tolo is helping us with these crucial resources,” he added.
Representing Mala I Tolo, David Subu addressed the schools during the handover, encouraging school leaders and communities to take good care of the new assets.
“We saw the problem and decided to step in to help. We have done our part, and now it is your turn to take care of the equipment and use it well—especially for the students and the schools,” he said.
Subu also acknowledged LiteHaus International, whose donation of laptops helped make the distribution possible.
Mala I Tolo is a grassroots organization focused on strengthening schools in Malaita through a blend of technology and cultural education.
The Trust’s mission is to empower rural communities by connecting them to modern educational tools and fostering indigenous guardianship values.
Through partnerships and community-driven solutions, Mala I Tolo is steadily transforming the education landscape for young people in the province.
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