BY TONY IROGA
Young Entrepreneurs Council Solomon Islands (YECSI) Chairman Mr. Limahl Totogi has challenged young people to dream big, embrace opportunities and never be afraid of failure as the Kaloka Youth Association officially launched its inclusive website yesterday at Pagoda hub in East Honiara.
Speaking as the guest of honour at the launch, Mr. Totogi described the occasion as a historic milestone for the Isabel youth association, saying the new website will open doors to greater visibility, partnerships and digital opportunities.
“Today is a historic milestone for the Kaloka Youth Association. Having a website is a major achievement because it provides an official platform for people to learn about your organisation, your work and your achievements,” Mr. Totogi said.
He said while social media platforms such as Facebook are widely used, a dedicated website provides a more professional and credible platform to share information and attract supporters and development partners.
“A website is your official platform. It allows you to tell your story, promote your culture, showcase your projects and provide a place where supporters and donors can learn more about your association,” he said.
He urged the association to ensure the website remains active by regularly publishing stories, photographs and updates on its activities.
“Do not let the website remain empty. Continue to populate it with your activities, achievements and success stories. Keep it alive because it represents your organisation to the world,” he said.
He encourages members to use the website as a tool for marketing local products and promoting digital entrepreneurship among young people.
“This is the beginning of digital entrepreneurship for Kaloka Youth. Your website can become a marketplace where young people promote their businesses, products and services while developing valuable digital skills,” he said.
He said the launch demonstrates that Kaloka Youth is creating opportunities instead of waiting for them.
“Kaloka Youth is not waiting for opportunities—you are creating opportunities. By launching this website, you have created new opportunities not only for your members but also for young people throughout Isabel Province,” he said.
He encourages the association to continue pursuing ambitious goals despite challenges.
“Dream big, be willing to try and never be afraid to fail. Those are the steps that lead to growth and help us find solutions for our young people,” he said.
He said the website will serve as a central platform where the association could publish its news and direct visitors from social media to its official online presence.
“Use Facebook to share the links, but let your website be the home of your stories. That way, people will always come back to your official platform to see your work,” he said.
He also calls on young people to develop digital skills to ensure the website remains relevant and informative.
“Young people should build the skills needed to create content and manage this platform. Digital skills will become an important part of youth development and future opportunities,” he said.
Reaffirming YECSI’s commitment, Mr. Totogi said the organisation will continue to support Kaloka Youth Association and other youth organisations across the country.
“As your partner, we will continue to support your initiatives and work together to ensure young people achieve their goals. Young people are not only the leaders of tomorrow—they are also the leaders of today,” he said.
The launch of the inclusive website marks a significant step in Kaloka Youth Association’s efforts to embrace digital innovation, strengthen communication with its members and partners, and promote youth development initiatives in Isabel Province and across Solomon Islands.
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