[PDFlist] [Opd-officemanagers] Help Shape PDF’s Next Strategic Plan – Your Voice Matters!
Blind Association
kblva20 at gmail.com
Sat May 24 01:45:28 +12 2025
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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