BY JOY OFASIA
The West AreAre Rokotanikeni Association held its first management retreat for 2026 at the SWIM Base on Tuesday and Wednesday this week. The two-day retreat brought together leaders and staff to reflect on past work and plan for the year ahead.
Speaking to SOLOMON WOMEN, West AreAre Rokotanikeni Association (WARA) Executive Director Rebekah Maeniuta said the retreat is an important time for learning and planning.
“This retreat is a time where the association members come together to reflect back on the activities and achievements carried out in the past year,” she said. “We also look at whether we achieved our goals against our strategic plan and plan ahead for the next year.”
WARA members with National Council of Women President Afu Billy at SWIM Base area.
Rebekah explained that WARA reviewed its previous strategic plan last year and is now working on a new one for the coming years.
“The association is now working on our new strategic plan,” she said. “We are looking closely at activities carried out in the previous year against our current plan.”
The retreat was attended by all WARA management members. Sessions included reviewing, reflecting, and sharing ideas and experiences. Guest speakers also joined the program, including National Council of Women President Afu Billy, officer Jane Grace Mel, and WARA founder Dr Alice Pollard.
National Council of Women President Afu Billy.
Rebekah said the retreat helped strengthen teamwork and leadership within the association.
“It helps us to reconnect, share challenges, and move forward together,” she said.
WARA is a women-led organization in Solomon Islands. It empowers women.
