As I conduct interviews on the Islands of Iolasa, Huene, and Han, today's field research clearly brings out the importance of family planning and community consultation, roles that development NGOs are well placed to play.
Carteret Atoll, Huene Island: According to Runina Moi this island was split into two islets in 1968, Huene One and Huene Two. The place where we are standing [Huene One] used to be connected to Huene Two. The "channel" between the islets is widening.
Carteret Atoll, Huene Island: Huene Two contains only food gardens.
Carteret Atoll: Conducting semi-structured interviews in the shade of some trees on the Island of Huene One.
Carteret Atoll, Iolasa Island: This interview brings out the importance of community consultation. Julie Krista's husband recently returned from the resettlement site in Tinputz after someone reported that the family hut in Iolasa had been destroyed by strong wind. Because there is no communication between the atolls and the mainland he returned to Iolasa to investigate the rumour for himself.
Carteret Atoll: Semi-structured interview with Rufina Moi (67) who was born on the Island of Han. Rather than resorting to the word "refugee" to describe her fellow islander who are forced to leave, Rufina Moi prefers the terms "resettlers" which in her mind also encapsulates the reality that much of the resettlement is reinforced by the overpopulation problem. One islander interviewed has 12 children, with his wife currently expecting the birth of their 13th child.
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