Whose points of views and values, along with perspectives are illustrated in this story?
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What do the girls from Chabai, in Bougainville value?
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What do the elders in the village think about unemployed youth?
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What does Anne, the VSA volunteer want for the girls?
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Why did Anne call her approach ‘economic empowerment’?
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What is the cultural perspective about menstruation? Why does this create a barrier for the women and girls?
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How are the girls feeling now – what has given them a sense of empowerment?
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How does Anne’s story highlight the importance of environmental sustainability? What other types of sustainability does the story illustrate?
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Can you find out more about The Nazareth Centre in Bougainville?
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Why is the issue of women and girls empowerment big in Bougainville?
Bougainville Question Sheet