Minister for Women, Children, and Poverty Alleviation, Sashi Kiran, recently visited Daulomani Home in Lautoka to gain insights into the challenges and opportunities available for enhancing the lives of its 87 residents. This home serves vulnerable populations, including abandoned elderly individuals, street dwellers, women, and children, among them five babies. The shelter relies on support from the local community, volunteers, and donors for its ongoing operations.
During her visit, Minister Kiran expressed her commitment to ensuring the home thrives despite its challenges in providing adequate care. She praised the efforts of Daulomani Home’s founder, Edwina Biyau, who discussed how the shelter sustains itself through initiatives like subsistence farming and fishing, backed by the relentless dedication of volunteers.
As a gesture of support, Kiran donated kitchen supplies to improve the daily functioning of the home and ease the lives of its residents. She also noted that the Ministry has assisted the home in the past by installing solar panels, and future plans include the construction of an access road in partnership with the Ministry of Rural and Maritime Development and Disaster Management.
This visit and the support offered underscore the government’s ongoing strategy to uplift vulnerable communities across Fiji, aligning with similar initiatives encouraged by Minister Kiran in previous engagements. For instance, her recent activities have focused on empowering women through community projects, demonstrating a consistent commitment to fostering equity and social justice throughout the nation.
Such efforts reflect an optimistic vision for the future, where collaborative community and government action create sustainable support systems for those in need. The progress seen at Daulomani Home and similar establishments serves as a testament to the impact of collective efforts to address the pressing issues faced by vulnerable populations in Fiji.
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