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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=en-WS link=blue vlink=purple style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'>Thanks for the update. Appreciate it. Just one questions, for the countries who have been consulted already on the 2 documents, what will be the new information? Just a thought.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0cm 0cm 0cm'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>From:</span></b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'> Dpo-officemanagers <dpo-officemanagers-bounces@lists.pacificdisability.org> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Caleb Nelly<br><b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, 20 August 2025 4:03 pm<br><b>To:</b> Shweta Vandana <shweta.vandana@pacificdisability.org><br><b>Cc:</b> dpo-officemanagers@lists.pacificdisability.org<br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [Opd-officemanagers] FW: Program Flyer – Pacific Disability Dialogue (October 20th–24th, 2025)<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal>Dear Shweta<o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal>Thank you for the update<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Please confirm the date of the face to face Annual Board Meeting<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Thank you<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div><p class=MsoNormal>On Wed, 20 Aug 2025 at 13:47, Shweta Vandana <<a href="mailto:shweta.vandana@pacificdisability.org">shweta.vandana@pacificdisability.org</a>> wrote:<o:p></o:p></p></div><blockquote style='border:none;border-left:solid #CCCCCC 1.0pt;padding:0cm 0cm 0cm 6.0pt;margin-left:4.8pt;margin-right:0cm'><div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span lang=EN-AU>Dear OPD Managers,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span lang=EN-AU> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span lang=EN-AU>Warm greetings,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span lang=EN-AU> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span lang=EN-AU>Further to my earlier email, please find attached the <b>program flyer</b> for the upcoming <b>Pacific Disability Dialogue</b>, scheduled for <b>October 20th–24th, 2025</b>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span lang=EN-AU> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span lang=EN-AU>The same program details are also provided below:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span lang=EN-AU> </span></b><span lang=EN-AU><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span lang=EN-AU style='color:black;background:yellow'>Pacific Disability Dialogue</span></b><span lang=EN-AU style='color:black;background:yellow'><br><b>October 20th – 24th, 2025</b></span><span lang=EN-AU><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span lang=EN-AU> </span></b><span lang=EN-AU><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span lang=EN-AU style='color:black;background:yellow'>Monday 20th</span></b><span lang=EN-AU><br>Focus on Strategy – purpose is to socialise and finalize.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span lang=EN-AU> </span></b><span lang=EN-AU><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span lang=EN-AU style='color:black;background:yellow'>Tuesday 21st</span></b><span lang=EN-AU><br>Pacific Framework for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (PFRPD) – purpose is for framing and contribution.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span lang=EN-AU> </span></b><span lang=EN-AU><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span lang=EN-AU style='color:black;background:yellow'>Wednesday 22nd</span></b><span lang=EN-AU><br>General Forum (GF), focusing on PDF internal affairs.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span lang=EN-AU> </span></b><span lang=EN-AU><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span lang=EN-AU style='color:black;background:yellow'>Thursday 23rd</span></b><span lang=EN-AU><br>Partners Dialogue.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span lang=EN-AU> </span></b><span lang=EN-AU><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span lang=EN-AU style='color:black;background:yellow'>Friday 24th</span></b><span lang=EN-AU><br>Donors Dialogue.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span lang=EN-AU> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span lang=EN-AU style='color:black;background:yellow'>Reminder:</span></b><span lang=EN-AU style='color:black;background:yellow'><br>We kindly remind all members who are yet to pay their membership fees for the financial years <b>2024–2025</b> and <b>2025–2026</b> to please do so at the earliest. Payment of membership fees will determine your eligibility to participate in the upcoming Pacific Disability Dialogue event.</span><span lang=EN-AU><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span lang=EN-AU> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span lang=EN-AU>We look forward to your active participation in this important event. Should you have any questions or require further information, please feel free to reach out.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span lang=EN-AU> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span lang=EN-AU>Kind regards. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span lang=EN-AU> <o:p></o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0cm 0cm 0cm'><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>From:</span></b><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'> Shweta Vandana <br><b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, 12 August 2025 2:30 PM<br><b>To:</b> <a href="mailto:pdf-fullmembers@lists.pacificdisability.org" target="_blank">pdf-fullmembers@lists.pacificdisability.org</a><br><b>Subject:</b> Pacific Disability Dialogue Program Outline</span><span lang=EN-AU><o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span lang=EN-AU> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span lang=EN-AU>Dear Members,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span lang=EN-AU> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span lang=EN-AU>Warm greetings,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span lang=EN-AU> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span lang=EN-AU>We are pleased to announce the upcoming <b>Pacific Disability Dialogue</b>, previously known as the General Forum Week, which will be held in October 2025. This event will serve as a key platform for dialogue, collaboration, and strategic planning among Pacific disability partners.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span lang=EN-AU> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span lang=EN-AU>The program for the week is organized as follows: October 20<sup>th</sup> – 24<sup>th</sup> </span></b><span lang=EN-AU><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span lang=EN-AU> <o:p></o:p></span></p><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><b><span lang=EN-AU style='color:black;background:yellow'>Monday</span></b><span lang=EN-AU> will focus on <b>Strategy</b>; purpose is to socialise and finalize.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><b><span lang=EN-AU style='color:black;background:yellow'>Tuesday</span></b><span lang=EN-AU>, we will have the <b>Pacific Framework for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (PFRPD)</b>, purpose is for </span><span lang=EN-AU style='font-family:"Aptos Narrow",sans-serif;color:black'>Framing and to contribute</span><span lang=EN-AU>.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><b><span lang=EN-AU style='color:black;background:yellow'>Wednesday</span></b><span lang=EN-AU> is dedicated to the <b>General Forum (GF)</b>, focusing on PDF Internal affairs.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><b><span lang=EN-AU style='color:black;background:yellow'>Thursday</span></b><span lang=EN-AU> scheduled for partners dialogue.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><b><span lang=EN-AU style='color:black;background:yellow'>Friday</span></b><span lang=EN-AU> is reserved donors dialogue. <o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span lang=EN-AU> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span lang=EN-AU>This structured program is designed to encourage inclusive discussions and collaborative efforts to advance disability inclusion throughout the Pacific region.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span lang=EN-AU> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span lang=EN-AU>We look forward to your active participation. For any questions or further information, please feel free to contact us.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span lang=EN-AU> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif;color:#156082'>Shweta Vandana | Public Relations and Communications Officer</span><span lang=EN-AU><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span lang=EN-NZ style='font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><span lang=EN-AU><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span lang=EN-NZ style='font-family:"Microsoft Sans Serif",sans-serif;color:black'>Pacific Disability Forum</span><span lang=EN-AU><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span lang=EN-NZ style='font-family:"Microsoft Sans Serif",sans-serif;color:black'>Ground Floor, Kadavu House, Victoria Parade </span><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:"Microsoft Sans Serif",sans-serif;color:black'>| </span><span lang=EN-NZ style='font-family:"Microsoft Sans Serif",sans-serif;color:black'>GPO Box 18458, Suva, Fiji |</span><span lang=EN-AU><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span lang=EN-NZ style='font-family:"Microsoft Sans Serif",sans-serif;color:black'>Tel: +679 331 2008 | Mob: +679 899 0134 | </span><span lang=EN-AU><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span lang=EN-NZ style='font-family:"Microsoft Sans Serif",sans-serif;color:black'>Email: </span><span lang=EN-AU><a href="mailto:shweta.vandana@pacificdisability.org" target="_blank"><span lang=EN-NZ style='font-family:"Microsoft Sans Serif",sans-serif;color:#0563C1'>shweta.vandana@pacificdisability.org</span></a></span><span lang=EN-NZ style='font-family:"Microsoft Sans Serif",sans-serif;color:black'> | </span><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:"Microsoft Sans Serif",sans-serif;color:black'>Website</span><span lang=EN-NZ style='font-family:"Microsoft Sans Serif",sans-serif;color:black'>: </span><span lang=EN-AU><a href="http://www.pacificdisability.org/" target="_blank"><span lang=EN-NZ style='font-family:"Microsoft Sans Serif",sans-serif;color:black'>www.pacificdisability.org</span></a></span><span lang=EN-AU style='font-family:"Microsoft Sans Serif",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><span lang=EN-AU><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span lang=EN-NZ style='font-family:"Microsoft Sans Serif",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><span lang=EN-AU><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span lang=EN-US><img border=0 width=199 height=97 style='width:2.0763in;height:1.0138in' id="m_3787504262534700730Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:image003.png@01DC11EC.C2136FC0" alt="Logo
Description automatically generated"></span><span lang=EN-AU><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span lang=EN-AU> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal>_______________________________________________<br>Dpo-officemanagers mailing list<br><a href="mailto:Dpo-officemanagers@lists.pacificdisability.org" target="_blank">Dpo-officemanagers@lists.pacificdisability.org</a><br><a href="http://lists.pacificdisability.org/mailman/listinfo/dpo-officemanagers_lists.pacificdisability.org" target="_blank">http://lists.pacificdisability.org/mailman/listinfo/dpo-officemanagers_lists.pacificdisability.org</a><o:p></o:p></p></div></blockquote></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><br clear=all><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><span class=gmailsignatureprefix>-- </span><o:p></o:p></p><div><div><p><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:blue'>Nelly Caleb</span></b><span style='font-size:9.5pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><b><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:blue'>National Coordinator|/Vanuatu Disability Promotion & Advocacy Association.</span></b><span style='font-size:9.5pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><b><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:blue'>P.O .Box 71,Luganville , Santo. </span></b><span style='font-size:9.5pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><b><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:blue'>Tel: 678 37997, Mobile no, 7796946 or 5421040</span></b><span style='font-size:9.5pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><b><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:blue'>Telephone : 37997 mobile :7796946</span></b><span style='font-size:9.5pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><b><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:red'>LETS CONTINUE TO MAKE THE RIGHTS REAL FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES</span></b><span style='font-size:9.5pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div></div></body></html>