BY JOHN HOUANIHAU
The Disability People Association Solomon Islands (DPASI) has received a new two-cabin Toyota Hilux from Australian Aid through the Australian High Commissioner to the Solomon Islands.
The handover took place at the Development Service Exchange (DSE) on yesterday at New Chinatown.
Speaking at the handover DPASI Vice-President Anika Kingmele said the association continues to face many challenges in its effort to run its operations and this donation is timely for the association.
She said the new vehicle will enable staff to smoothly run operations of the office among other transportation needs of the association.
“This timely donation is a significant contribution towards the efficient operations of the office of DPASI. It will allow DPASI to reach out to other areas out of Honiara boundaries in its effort to continue to advocate and implement its programmes and activities,” said Anika Kingmele.
She believes the new vehicle will propel DPASI towards the realisation of its vision for people with disabilities.
“I, on behalf of the DPASI Board, the Chief Executive Officer, staff, and members of DPASI profusely thank the people and the Government of Australia through the different implementing agencies for the past, present, and future support to the association,” she said.
“Your partnership has been essential to our operations; your unwavering commitment and your vision for a better Solomon Islands through the work of DPASI. We appreciate and value very much your loyalty and trust and we look forward to continuing this journey for the betterment of our people,” said the DPASI Vice-President.
The affiliate member representatives of DPASI at the handing over include Disability Women Empowerment Association, the Solomon Islands Deaf Association, the Blind Visual Impairment of Solomon Islands, and the psychosocial group.
