The late Joshko Wakaniyasi was a precious gift. This was the sentiment shared by Pacific Disability Forum chief executive officer Setareki Macanawai at the funeral service of the late Mr.
Inclusive disaster risk reduction for more resilient Pacific
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Suva – Strengthening inclusion is the pathway to preventing and reducing disaster and climate risk in some of the Pacific region’s most vulnerable and marginalised communities.
In a Pacific-wide discussion, four speakers shared their reflections and experience on how to support and strengthen the climate and disaster resilience of women, children, and persons living with disability, all of whom are disproportionately affected during and after disasters.
Ms. Noelene Nabulivou, Co-Founder and Director of DIVA for Equality, said that women and lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, or Intersex people (LGBTI) are often affected by disasters, but can also inform policy making thanks to their strong local knowledge and skills on the ground.
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Spinal Injuries Association of Fiji receives mobility aid equipment from the UK
Spinal Injuries Association of Fiji receives mobility aid equipment from the UK
The Spinal Injuries Association of Fiji has received mobility aid equipment from the United Kingdom.
The donation was made possible through PhysioNet which is a UK based humanitarian organization dedicated to helping some of the most disadvantage people in the world.
Donated items include motorized scooters, wheelchairs, hospital beds (electronic & manual), commodes, shower chairs, crutches, diapers, gloves, face masks, dignity packs and catheters.
The British High Commissioner George Edgar has paid tribute to the work carried out by Joshko Wakaniyasi and his team at the Spinal Injury Association of Fiji.