[Opd-officemanagers] Help Shape PDF’s Next Strategic Plan – Your Voice Matters!

Francis Maneari francismaneari at gmail.com
Wed Jun 4 21:39:04 +12 2025 

Noted with thanks

On Sat, 24 May 2025, 12:45 am Blind Association, <kblva20 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Dear Puamau
> thank you for the update
> well noted with many thanks
>
> kindest regard:
> Beia.Temango
> office manager
> KABVI OPD
>
> On Fri, May 23, 2025 at 5:30 PM Puamau Misa <puamau.misa at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Dear Shweta,
>>
>> Noted with thanks,
>>
>> Rhema
>>
>> On Fri, May 23, 2025, 4:19 PM Roselyn Babanisi <babanisir at gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Dear Shweta,
>>>
>>> Thank you for this important email and for including us in this critical
>>> phase of the strategic planning process.
>>>
>>> On behalf of *BVIPSI*, I would like to formally confirm our
>>> participation in providing input for the development of the new strategy
>>> for *PDF*. We value this opportunity to contribute our insights and
>>> experiences, particularly in advancing the rights and inclusion of persons
>>> with disabilities.
>>>
>>> We recognize the significance of this strategy in shaping the future
>>> direction and impact of PDF’s work. As such, BVIPSI is committed to
>>> engaging actively and meaningfully in the consultation process. We hope to
>>> contribute to a strategy that is inclusive, responsive to community needs,
>>> and aligned with the principles of the CRPD.
>>>
>>> Please keep us informed of upcoming consultations, workshops, or
>>> opportunities for written input. We are ready to collaborate and share our
>>> perspectives to ensure the strategy reflects diverse voices and promotes
>>> sustainable, rights-based approaches.
>>>
>>> Thank you once again for your leadership and coordination in this
>>> important process.
>>>
>>> Kind regards,
>>> *Roselyn*
>>> Office manger
>>> *BVI PSI*
>>>
>>> On Fri, May 23, 2025 at 11:56 AM Henry Phillip <hphillip8 at gmail.com>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Bula Vinaka Shweta for sharing, as Selma said, WwD and PCO would be
>>>> part of the PDF Strategic Plan...
>>>>
>>>> Regards
>>>> Henry
>>>>
>>>> On Fri, May 23, 2025 at 11:38 AM Selma Primo <SPrimo at fsmhealth.fm>
>>>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Thank you, Shweta, for sharing and we are fortunate to have you and be
>>>>> part of the PDF strategic Plan. Selma
>>>>> ------------------------------
>>>>> *From:* Dpo-officemanagers <
>>>>> dpo-officemanagers-bounces at lists.pacificdisability.org> on behalf of
>>>>> Shweta Vandana <shweta.vandana at pacificdisability.org>
>>>>> *Sent:* Friday, May 23, 2025 11:16:52 AM
>>>>> *To:* pdflist at lists.pacificdisability.org;
>>>>> dpo-officemanagers at lists.pacificdisability.org
>>>>> *Subject:* [Opd-officemanagers] Help Shape PDF’s Next Strategic Plan
>>>>> – Your Voice Matters!
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Dear OPD leaders, colleagues and friends,
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> As you will be aware, the Pacific Disability Forum Strategic Plan
>>>>> 2021-2025 “Towards an inclusive and resilient Pacific for all persons with
>>>>> disabilities” is due to expire this year.  On behalf of the PDF team, I am
>>>>> writing to provide an update on the development of PDF’s new Strategic Plan
>>>>> and outline what’s coming next in the process and how you can be a part of
>>>>> this important process.  We are committed to developing this Strategy with
>>>>> your involvement as we deliver on our vision together.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Throughout the recent years implementing the current strategic plan,
>>>>> together with you, we have continued to learn, reflect, adapt and start
>>>>> planning for the future of PDF in supporting the Pacific Disability
>>>>> movement towards the realisation of an inclusive and resilient Pacific
>>>>> community.  A participatory process is already underway and will continue
>>>>> over the coming months as we refine our thinking together with your input,
>>>>> and as we test ideas both with our members and development partners.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> *What’s been happening so far:*
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Over the past year especially, we’ve taken important steps toward
>>>>> shaping a strategic plan that reflects our shared priorities and the voices
>>>>> of the Pacific disability community. This has included:
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> •             A review of our current strategic plan and achievements.
>>>>>
>>>>> •             A desk review and situational analysis to identify
>>>>> current challenges and opportunities
>>>>>
>>>>> •             Review of relevant documents such as the outcome
>>>>> statements from the 7th Regional Disability conference, and the many issues
>>>>> papers development by PDF over the last few years. This has also been
>>>>> informed by strategic pieces of work such as the preconditions paper,
>>>>> support services research, CBID paper and mapping on Gender, just to name a
>>>>> few.
>>>>>
>>>>> •             Initial consultations have been conducted with PDF
>>>>> members and key stakeholders across the region, this has already commenced
>>>>> in Vanuatu, Kiribati, Tonga, New Caledonia, RMI and Solomon Islands.
>>>>>
>>>>> •             Engagement with members and partners to gather input on
>>>>> future directions has also been undertaken through all of our work together
>>>>> over the past year. This has been happening and will continue to happen
>>>>> through a range of project such as Growing Stronger Together, Disaster
>>>>> Ready and UNPRPD trainings and many more.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> We’re incredibly grateful for the thoughtful contributions made so
>>>>> far, which are helping to shape a strong and inclusive foundation for the
>>>>> next phase of our work, and we want to hear more from you.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> *How you can stay informed and contribute: *
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Your input is a vital part of this process. You will receive regular
>>>>> communication updates on progress and opportunities to contribute. We
>>>>> encourage you to engage, ask questions, and offer insights as we move
>>>>> forward together. Some examples of how you can be involved include:
>>>>>
>>>>> •             An online survey will be shared with you next week, this
>>>>> will remain open until the strategy is finalised
>>>>>
>>>>> •             We will be reaching out with plans for some further
>>>>> country consultation opportunities
>>>>>
>>>>> •             Further consultation will continue during June and July
>>>>> via online consultations and during a number of existing meetings including
>>>>> the Growing Stronger Together reflection meeting in June, and the Pacific
>>>>> Bridge meeting in July.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> *The next steps:*
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> We’re now moving into the next stage of the planning process. This
>>>>> will include:
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> •             Further consultation with members to test and refine the
>>>>> priorities arising from consultations.
>>>>>
>>>>> •             Developing a draft strategy and indicators for success –
>>>>> ready for validated by early August.
>>>>>
>>>>> •             Finalising the draft plan for endorsement by the Board
>>>>> in the August Annual PDF Board meeting.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> We’ll continue to ensure that the process remains transparent,
>>>>> participatory, and grounded in the values and aspirations of persons with
>>>>> disabilities across the Pacific.
>>>>>
>>>>> In the upcoming consultation opportunities, we want to encourage OPDs
>>>>> that we welcome you to provide honest and open feedback on the
>>>>> implementation of the current strategy and also how best the secretariat
>>>>> can further support your work you do for as an OPD, and for your members.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> *A few extra mentions:*
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> For your information, Through our ongoing partnership with CBM
>>>>> Australia, I have requested the support of Tamara Jolly, Simi Bula and Lucy
>>>>> Daniel from the CBM Pacific team, You might receive emails from them, and
>>>>> they will be present in some of the consultation meetings. They are also
>>>>> supporting us with the analysis and write up and seeking feedback to help
>>>>> us finalise the strategy.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Importantly, We acknowledge the contribution of the Australian
>>>>> government and the New Zealand government for their support to enable this
>>>>> work to be delivered.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Thank you all for your ongoing commitment to the mission of the
>>>>> Pacific Disability Forum. Together, we are building a strong future for
>>>>> disability rights and inclusion across our region
>>>>>
>>>>> Kind Regards,
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Shweta Vandana | Public Relations and Communications Officer
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Pacific Disability Forum
>>>>>
>>>>> Ground Floor, Kadavu House, Victoria Parade | GPO Box 18458, Suva,
>>>>> Fiji |
>>>>>
>>>>> Tel: +679 331 2008 | Mob: +679 899 0134 |
>>>>>
>>>>> Email: shweta.vandana at pacificdisability.org | Website:
>>>>> www.pacificdisability.org
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
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