[PDFlist] [Opd-officemanagers] Help Shape PDF’s Next Strategic Plan – Your Voice Matters!
Puamau Misa
puamau.misa at gmail.com
Fri May 23 17:29:53 +12 2025
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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