A former Kiribati president says he is supporting smaller family sizes and is taking the message around the capital Tarawa.
Sir Ieremia Tabai, who is the chairman of the committee campaigning for smaller families, is encouraging the people of Kiribati to have two or three children.
As overcrowding and unemployment in Tarawa and Betio are serious problems, Sir Ieremia says bigger families are also affecting the health of women and their children.
He says his committee has held discussions with several non-government organisation to promote the smaller family message.
The Catholic church has been very critical of the use of contraception.
Kiribati's population is around 105,000 with over 50,000 live on South Tarawa and Betio, the most populated areas in the country.
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