[PDFlist] [Opd-officemanagers] Help Shape PDF’s Next Strategic Plan – Your Voice Matters!
Henry Phillip
hphillip8 at gmail.com
Thu Jun 5 10:52:57 +12 2025
Good morning to you and many thanks for the update.
with regards,
Henry Phillip
On Thu, Jun 5, 2025 at 9:31 AM Deaf Association <kirideaf at gmail.com> wrote:
> Bula Shweta,
>
> Thank you for the update.
>
> Kind regards
> Iotebwa Toaua
> Office Manager
> Kiribati Deaf Association
>
> On Wed, Jun 4, 2025 at 9:40 PM Francis Maneari <francismaneari at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>> 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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