[PDFlist] [Opd-officemanagers] Help Shape PDF’s Next Strategic Plan – Your Voice Matters!
Deaf Association
kirideaf at gmail.com
Thu Jun 5 09:13:50 +12 2025
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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