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Our Projects
Through a series of transformative projects, we are laying the groundwork for sustainable
economic development. These efforts not only preserve Pitcairn's unique heritage but also create new opportunities for its people. Join us as we work together to secure a vibrant future for this extraordinary island community.
1. Improve Digital Connectivity
COMPLETED - Thanks to Pitcairn's Government
Since February 2024, Starlink was made available to every home on Pitcairn. This allows digital nomads to work from Adamstown if they so desire thus Project Pitcairn need take no further action at this time
2. Provide Affordable Housing for Volunteers
POSITIVE RESULTS SO FAR
Currently, most housing on Pitcairn Island is geared towards short-term tourism, making it financially inaccessible for volunteer workers who play a crucial role in our community. We have launched a project to renovate Down Flatcher, the ancestral home owned by Founding Trustee Jacqui Christian, specifically for volunteers and/or new immigrants. For this renovation Jacqui Christian provides all the building materials out of her own pocket. In exchange for rent free housing, the volunteers opting to stay there for their first 6 months help to restore the house. When they depart they leave it further completed for the next occupants.​​​​​​​​​​
Goal
We will finish the existing ancestral home, owned by Found Trustee Jacqui Christian, to offer affordable living spaces for up to 12 volunteers, and may develop other accommodation options as the needs grow.
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Actions
Through Project Pitcairn, we are renovating the Down Flatcher, the ancestral home of Jacqui Christian, to make it suitable for a total of 12 workers. This renovation will create a cost-effective living space that supports long-term volunteer engagement, further enriching Pitcairn’s initiatives in tourism, conservation, and community development.
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Timescale
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2023: Available for 3 couple workers
2025: Available for 12 workers
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3. Promote Sustainable Economic Development
UNDERWAY
Up to 2022, the whole workforce of Pitcairn is dependent on government employment. To supplement their government income (the majority of the workers earns NZD 10 per hour) every household has some private sector activity. Project Pitcairn aims to develop or create more private sector opportunities to support both immigrants, volunteers and residents.
Goal
Create non-government jobs and income by strengthening the private sector.
Actions
Project Pitcairn will assist to develop new business opportunities/initiatives in the Private Sector.
Currently the coffee industry is being supported by one of Project Pitcairn SCOI's trustees. Expertise and equipment have been provided to the local coffee growers and a guaranteed market for product has been established.
4. Provide Affordable Fares to Pitcairn
At this moment in time the Pitcairn ship fares differ depending on whether it is for tourists, settlers, government employees or Pitcairn residents. The general fare is expensive which discourages traffic flow for volunteers. The fare for Pitcairners with right of Abode was decreased to $2000 NZD return. Though a great improvement ,a solution needs to be found for volunteers.
Goal
Create affordable fares for the volunteers so it becomes attractive and affordable to come work on Pitcairn.
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POSITIVE RESULTS SO FAR
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Actions
Make the fares more attractive by either;
1. Requesting immigration law adjustments that allow the volunteers to fall under the exemption of the Government and/or
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2. Lobby to have the fares adjusted to an affordable fare for the volunteers category, and/or
3. Project Pitcairn will subsidize the volunteer's fare
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Future Projects
1. Set up a local horticulture farm to supply fresh produce and teach sustainable living.
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2. R & D to produce and package local products to create another export industry and provide jobs for potential immigrants and locals.