Population: 110,356
Area: 811 sq. km.
Median Age: 20.6
Literacy: 94 %
Languages: I-Kiribati, English
The Republic of Kiribati is an island nation located in the central Pacific Ocean. The country’s 33 atolls are scattered over 3,500,000 square kilometres.
The isolation of Kiribati has led to a unique culture, rich in singing and dancing. Family and community are central to this traditional fishing society, but life does not always match the idyllic image many have of Pacific Island life.
Its coral make-up and limited supply of fresh water limit local agriculture to coconuts, pandanus and breadfruit. Pollution and global warming are damaging the coral reefs and with increased commercial fishing, are reducing the supply of fresh fish available to the local people.
The majority of the country is located less than 3m above sea level. It is expected that many I-Kiribati will be environmental refugees within 50 years.
Current Volunteers
Recent Volunteers
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Below are some profiles of volunteers currently working in Kiribati.
Sue Ryan
Sue Ryan, a teacher from New Zealand, has volunteered to work as a science teacher with Sacred Heart High School, Kiribati.
Marlene Rasmussen
Marlene Rasmussen is volunteering as a Bursar for the Diocese of Tarawa and Nauru.
Helena Charlesworth
Helena Charlesworth, from Tasmania, is volunteering for Sacred Heart College, Tarawa, for two years.
Exploration
May 14, 2013
While reading our volunteer stories in each edition of Palms Post, have you ever wanted to just fly over and see for yourself?
Encounter the frontlines of climate change
February 18, 2013
This year, for the first time, Palms will bring two Encounter groups to Kiribati.
Sue Ryan volunteering in Kiribati
January 7, 2013
Sue Ryan, a teacher from New Zealand, has volunteered to work as a science teacher with Sacred Heart High School, Kiribati.
News in brief
November 15, 2012
Three brief updates from Fran Hewitt in South Africa, John Gartner in Papua New Guinea and Kernah Foster in Kiribati.
Help us find our next volunteers
Communities across Africa, Asia and the Pacific are asking us for volunteers in 2013.
Can you help us by sharing the following requests at work, in your industry or union journal, in your parish newsletter, or through social media?
Project Officer
July 10, 2012
Project Officer has been requested to provide mentoring and support for Administrative staff in the Diocesan office.
Six months to go
November 25, 2011
This proved very successful; hence, the Diocese Office will be healthier when I leave in May 2012 and with the training provided there is every hope that this health will be sustained into the future.
The value of a visit
Palms undertakes to visit each volunteer at least once during their placement. After each visit, the visiting representative writes a report for members, however this year we let the volunteers themselves report on the value of a Field Visit.
Below are some of the volunteer positions Palms Australia is seeking to fill in . To find out more about any position or about other opportunities, please enquire about volunteering with Palms Australia.
