Minister continues youth ‘talanoa sessions’

Suva, May 25 – The Minister for Youth and Sports, Hon. Laisenia Tuitubou continues his visits to youth clubs in the Western Division.

He visited the Rabulu Youth Club in Tavua and the Tabua-Nakete Youth Club of Lauwaki village in Ba on Friday last week and had talanoa sessions with youth in these villages.

“It is vital that you are aware and know how and where you can access Government assistance,” said Hon. Tuitubou. “It is through registering and networking with the Ministry of Youth and Sports.”Hon. Tuitubou also stressed that “reporting back to the Ministry of your progress and activities is important as it will affect the Ministry’s decision in providing support to youth clubs and individuals.”

“The Ministry wants to see youth clubs grow and create sustainable livelihoods for its members and contribute effectively to the development of their communities,” said Hon. Tuitubou.

On Friday, Hon Tuitubou met with youths in Rabulu as a registered club with 35 members. He later travelled to Lauwaki village in the evening and also met with elders and 39 young people.

Hon. Tuitubou has encouraged young people of these villages to engage in small income generating projects and entrepreneurship and also donated some sports equipment.

“Non-Communicable Diseases have affected many Fijians but it can be avoided if we live healthy lifestyles,” said the Youth and Sports Minister. “I believe that any form of physical activity or exercise improves our health status and reduces the risk of an individual developing NCDs”

He also stressed to the youths “to respect each other especially women and children.”

“The rise in violence against women and children calls for youths to advocate for respect for women and children,” said Minister Tuitubou. “Youths need to network with law enforcers, faith-based organisations and the vanua and curb these acts of violence against our vulnerable members of the community.”

Hon. Tuitubou also promoted the empowerment programs and skills-based training available for these youth clubs can benefit from if they enquire and continue to liaise with Ministry officials.

Rabulu youth club president Samuela Nabewa said; “This is the first we get to meet our Minister and we are so grateful for the enlightenment and the information given to us today.”

Tabua Nakete youth club of Lauwaki village president, Lanieta Sumo also said; “Most assumptions regarding Government assistance and how the Youth Ministry can assist us were cleared today and we are so grateful for the Minister’s visit.”

“The Minister’s visit has shed more light and has also empowered us that we can really bring about changes in our community,” said Sumo.

 

Minister continues youth ‘talanoa sessions’

 

Suva, May 25 – The Minister for Youth and Sports, Hon. Laisenia Tuitubou continues his visits to youth clubs in the Western Division.

 

He visited the Rabulu Youth Club in Tavua and the Tabua-Nakete Youth Club of Lauwaki village in Ba on Friday last week and had talanoa sessions with youth in these villages.

 

“It is vital that you are aware and know how and where you can access Government assistance,” said Hon. Tuitubou. “It is through registering and networking with the Ministry of Youth and Sports.”

 

Hon. Tuitubou also stressed that “reporting back to the Ministry of your progress and activities is important as it will affect the Ministry’s decision in providing support to youth clubs and individuals.”

 

“The Ministry wants to see youth clubs grow and create sustainable livelihoods for its members and contribute effectively to the development of their communities,” said Hon. Tuitubou.

 

On Friday, Hon Tuitubou met with youths in Rabulu as a registered club with 35 members. He later travelled to Lauwaki village in the evening and also met with elders and 39 young people.

 

Hon. Tuitubou has encouraged young people of these villages to engage in small income generating projects and entrepreneurship and also donated some sports equipment.

 

“Non-Communicable Diseases have affected many Fijians but it can be avoided if we live healthy lifestyles,” said the Youth and Sports Minister. “I believe that any form of physical activity or exercise improves our health status and reduces the risk of an individual developing NCDs”

 

He also stressed to the youths “to respect each other especially women and children.”

 

“The rise in violence against women and children calls for youths to advocate for respect for women and children,” said Minister Tuitubou. “Youths need to network with law enforcers, faith-based organisations and the vanua and curb these acts of violence against our vulnerable members of the community.”

 

Hon. Tuitubou also promoted the empowerment programs and skills-based training available for these youth clubs can benefit from if they enquire and continue to liaise with Ministry officials.

 

Rabulu youth club president Samuela Nabewa said; “This is the first we get to meet our Minister and we are so grateful for the enlightenment and the information given to us today.”

 

Tabua Nakete youth club of Lauwaki village president, Lanieta Sumo also said; “Most assumptions regarding Government assistance and how the Youth Ministry can assist us were cleared today and we are so grateful for the Minister’s visit.”

 

“The Minister’s visit has shed more light and has also empowered us that we can really bring about changes in our community,” said Sumo.