Malaita Provincial Youth Desk is awaiting approval of the revised 2024/2025 budget.

BY SAMIE WAIKORI

The Malaita Provincial Youth Desk is awaiting the 2024/2025 revised budget to implement its programs for youth in Malaita province.

The Coordinator of the Malaita Youth Desk, Mr. Francis Samo, said yesterday that the province is waiting for the assembly to pass the budget.

He stated that the youth division, like other divisions under the Malaita province, is waiting for the budget to implement their programs.

“Although the budget allocation for youth programs will not accommodate all activities, the division is determined to support youth in the province.

“Youth programs range from social activities to income-generating projects that engage and empower youth in meaningful activities,” Samo said.

He recalled important programs such as kava training and planting, where his office had involved youth in the province.

Samo added that there were also other social programs designed to engage youth and prevent them from participating in undesirable activities.

He highlighted that the most populous age group in Malaita province is youth, and addressing all their issues is challenging.

Samo expressed gratitude for the support from donor partners and the national government in empowering youth in the province.

He stated that his division will continue to work with donor partners to support youth programs and activities in the province.