Renata Netaf, Project Manager for the Domestic Abuse Project with the Bible Society of the South Pacific, has been journeying across the islands of Vanuatu with one mission — to bring the healing power of God’s Word to those wounded by domestic abuse. In March 2025, she set out on an intensive outreach program, meeting church leaders, youth, and communities to prepare hearts for Trauma Healing Trainings. From boat rides to remote villages to late-night youth gatherings, her steps carried the message of hope into places where silence and pain have often reigned.
One moment that deeply marked her mission unfolded at Loqwaru Village. An elderly woman, moved by Renata’s preaching, chose to stay for the Trauma Healing training, joyfully gripping the pen she had been given as a sign of her eagerness to learn. Later that very evening, the village received the heartbreaking news that the woman had passed away. Her final act — a hunger for God’s Word and healing — became a lasting reminder of why this mission matters. The following day, the community gathered to honor her life, while Renata and her team carried on, strengthened in their resolve to bring Scripture’s comfort to those in need.
From Ambae to Qwainavoha, Renata’s journey saw women, men, and youth open their hearts to conversations about abuse and healing. Whether in training halls, Sunday services, or intimate visits to elderly homes, she shared the truth of God’s compassion and the Church’s role as a place of refuge. Each session ended with renewed hope, voices lifted in prayer, and lives touched by Scripture’s power. Through every encounter, the project “Bringing Healing and Hope to the Women of Vanuatu” continues to shine a light of restoration across the islands — one story, one heart, and one community at a time.
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