In a village located in Ward Ten of Astrolabe Bay in Rai Coast District, a group of youths are building a Resource Centre to help themselves.

The action by youths to build a resource centre is in response to recent violence that led to several lives lost and instability faced by youths at Bom village.

The group of young men have been working on constructing the Babo Youth Resource Centre and they are in the process of building a workshop. The almost complete resource center has been funded independently by the youths themselves, but they are now calling for assistance from the local member.

Member for Rai Coast, Kessy Sawang, who was invited to the project site, pledged support towards the self-help project under the District Development Authority.

Sawang said under her leadership, she will prioritize helping young people gain valuable life-sustaining training and development skills through resource centers and other similar initiatives.

“Specifically, they are seeking support in fully establishing the resource center and obtaining training in life-sustaining skills,’ said Sawang.

The youths aim to use these skills to make a positive impact on their community.

Sawang said her visit to Bom village highlights the importance of empowering young people to become self-reliant and productive members of their community. Especially in areas that have experienced conflict and instability.