Support Bomb Free Solomon Islands - Saving Lives from WWII Bombs

Four years ago, teacher Maeverlyn Pitanoe was hosting a family barbecue in Honiara when a buried World War II bomb exploded. Two young men were killed, and she was left fighting for her life.

Instead of turning away, she founded Bomb Free Solomon Islands, now a registered charity (CT 325 of 2025) working to protect others from the same fate.

Maeverlyn holds a Master’s in Education and works hands-on every day with survivors and communities. She partners with the Halo Trust, Safe Signals, Safe Ground, and the National UXO Office to raise awareness and push for national clearance.

The charity is governed by a volunteer board of local leaders and survivors who oversee every dollar.

Your donation helps fund victim support, community safety visits, and advocacy to remove unexploded bombs from homes and villages.

I’m Cleo Fraser, a New Zealand journalist working with Maeverlyn through our film The War Below. Because local platforms aren’t available, I’m collecting donations here and transferring 100% directly to Bomb Free Solomon Islands, minus unavoidable bank fees.

Your support helps families live without fear - and moves the Solomon Islands one step closer to being truly bomb-free.