The purpose and goal of the project is to establish a paper making studio that will create artisanal papers made from natural fibres and recycled waste paper collected from various sources including CSSP, SPREP, the United Nations, High Commissions and Embassies, and large companies in Apia such as Vodafone and Digicel.

 

A total budget of $80,000 was budgeted for this project and the goal looked to establish a waste paper recycling and paper making facility at Tiapapata for the creation of artisanal paper that can be used mainly for art projects. Two young men and two young women have been trained how to use the paper making plant and special paper and art making classes have been started, teaching various age groups ranging from children to junior youth and youth and adults.