Our Focus
Across the Pacific Area, access to clean water, improved health care, quality education, and child nutrition continues to be foundational to building stronger families and more resilient communities. This 2025 snapshot shares representative projects and outcomes across each pillar, drawn from the current Humanitarian Projects in the Pacific Area.
Clean Water
Strengthening community resilience through reliable water access and WASH
Safe and dependable water systems remain essential for health, dignity, and long-term sustainability. In 2025, clean water and WASH initiatives are supporting communities across the region through infrastructure upgrades and desalination solutions.
Representative 2025 highlights
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Kiribati: Kiribati Suez Pacific Desalination Units – Phase 2 — Suez Group Pacific
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Marshall Islands: Suez Pacific Desalination Units — Suez Group Pacific
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Papua New Guinea: East New Britain GeleGele Water Project — East New Britain Provincial Government
Countries with 2025 clean water/WASH activity: Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Tonga, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, Nauru.
Improved Health
Upgrading facilities, equipment, mobility devices, and eye care to save and improve lives
Health-focused projects in 2025 are improving access to quality care by strengthening medical facilities, providing essential equipment, and supporting mobility and vision services for those most in need.
Representative 2025 highlights
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Fiji: Labasa Hospital Women’s Labor & Surgical Wards Renovation — Ministry of Health & Medical Services
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Papua New Guinea: NCD PHA 6 Mile Health Renovation — NCD Provincial Health Authority
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Tonga: ‘Eua Niu’eiki Hospital Equipment
Also active in 2025:
Mobility devices and assistive technologies (including wheelchairs and walking aids) in Fiji, Kiribati, Samoa, Papua New Guinea, and Solomon Islands; eye care strengthening initiatives across several countries.
Education
Reducing overcrowding and upgrading learning spaces, equipment, and teacher housing
Education projects continue to focus on creating safe, functional, and supportive learning environments. By expanding classrooms and improving facilities, these initiatives help students and teachers thrive.
Representative 2025 highlights
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Papua New Guinea: Sabusa School Renovation & Additions — Department of Education
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Papua New Guinea: Evedahana School – New Additions — NCD Department of Education
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Tonga: Moana Academy Classrooms – Ministry of Education
Also active in 2025:
Classroom construction and refurbishment, along with school furniture and equipment, across Fiji, Samoa, Kiribati, Vanuatu, Cook Islands, and additional locations.
Child Nutrition
Supporting children’s ability to learn and thrive through targeted nutrition and education
Good nutrition is critical to learning, growth, and long-term wellbeing. Child nutrition projects in 2025 combine food security initiatives with education to support healthier outcomes for children and youth.
Representative 2025 highlights
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Papua New Guinea: Success in Schools – Youth Nutrition & Education
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Australia (NT): Salvation Army Food, Equipment & Supplies for Indigenous People
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Marshall Islands: Wotje Aeroponic Garden Tower – Canvasback Wellness Center
Emergency Response
Rapid assistance for disasters and shocks
Emergency response efforts provide timely support following disasters and unexpected shocks, including food assistance and projects that strengthen resilience against future events.
Representative 2025 highlights
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Tonga: Ha’apai Island Climate Resilience Project
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Vanuatu: Earthquake Food Assistance
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French Polynesia (Nouméa): Food Assistance Project
2025 Summary — By the Numbers
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Countries served: 14
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Total projects (2025): 160
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Emergency responses: 8
“Despite all that our Church does directly, most humanitarian service to the children of God worldwide is carried out by persons and organizations having no formal connection with our Church. As one of our Apostles observed: “God is using more than one people for the accomplishment of his great and marvelous work. … It is too vast, too arduous, for any one people.” As members of the restored Church, we need to be more aware and more appreciative of the service of others.
— President Dallin H. Oaks