29/09/2026 | Chabai, Bougainville. Everyone making way for the Congregation leader to pass through in the middle with candle and image of St. Rapheal(Patron saint of NCfR) From humble beginnings in 2001 to 2026, Nazareth Centre for Rehabilitation celebrated its anniversary on the 29th September. The celebration signified the Journey of hope and faith that NCfR had achieved. The theme of the day was "NCfR @ 25: A Journey of Hope, Honoring the past, Celebrating the Present, Ins

Participants from Siwai and Facilitators from NCfR. The Nazareth Centre for Rehabilitation (NCfR) conducted a week-long Basic Gender and Human Rights Training in Siwai, South Bougainville, from the 7th to 11th of September 2026. The training provided participants with an opportunity to strengthen their understanding of gender equality, human rights and respectful relationships. The five day training explored key concepts including gender, human rights, equality and discrimina

Chabai, Selau District | 24-28 August 2026 The Nazareth Centre for Rehabilitation (NCFR) brought together young women human rights defenders from North Bougainville for a five-day Gender and Human Rights Training held from 24th to 28th August 2026 at Chabai, Selau District. The initiative aimed to strengthen the knowledge, confidence and leadership of young women who are actively contributing to their communities and advocating for the rights and wellbeing of the women and gi

Sovele, Bana District | 24 - 28 August 2026 Catholic Women's Association in Sovele The Nazareth Centre for Rehabilitation (NCFR) conducted a five-day leadership training for the members of the Catholic Women's Association in Sovele, Bana District from the 24 to 28 August. The training provided an opportunity for the Catholic women leaders to strengthen their knowledge, leadership skills and confidence to better serve and support their communities. Participants reflected on th

April 13 2026, Cyclone Maila, which impacted the Solomon Islands, also affected significant parts of Bougainville, particularly coastal areas. The Nazareth Centre of Rehabilitation was similarly affected by strong winds and heavy rainfall from April 6 th to 10 th . Given NCfR’s location on the west coast, it bore the brunt of the strong winds. The winds peaked on April 9 th , causing several trees to collapse, with some narrowly missing buildings within the centre, and branc

Youths from Sotakap Ward and Malasang took part in a pilgrimage organised by Nazareth Centre for Rehabilitation (NCFR) on the 28 th of...

Nazareth Centre for Rehabilitation safe house staff, volunteers and Sr. Arnolda, Facilitator from Melanesian Institute. On July 30 th to...

Sr. Lorraine Garasu addresses community-based actors from across Bougainville, explaining the forum's theme during a gathering in a...