BY INDY MAEALASIA

SOLOMON Islands Planned Parenthood Association (SIPPA) had the honor of hosting Miss Solomon Islands, Elsie Polosovai, for an insightful tour of its operations last Friday.

SIPPA’s board members and staff warmly welcomed the Miss SI team and provided a tour of the office, which included visits to the clinic’s consultation rooms and the staff offices, giving a firsthand look at their day-to-day operations.

Passionate about reproductive health and women’s health, Polosovai’s advocacy aligns well with SIPPA’s mission and vision.

Speaking to the media, SIPPA’s Board Treasurer, Lilly Chekana, reflected on Polosovai’s visit, stating, “We know that her platform is all about empowering young girls, and at the same time, she is an advocate for women’s health. So, having her visit SIPPA is a way for us to reach out more, advocate more, and encourage more youth, girls, and women to come and access the services at SIPPA.”

Chekana pointed out that, given the cultural and religious challenges faced within communities regarding the use of contraceptives, SIPPA hopes to work closely with Polosovai on effective advocacy strategies.

Polosovai had planned this visit even before her crowning and expressed her excitement and gratitude for the opportunity to see the organization’s operations firsthand.

Her visit to SIPPA is one of a series of visits she has conducted to several organizations since becoming Miss Solomon Islands