BY JOHN HOUANIHAU
The Disability People Association Solomon Islands (DPASI) has ended the year on a positive note, agreeing on two new programs for 2025.
The first initiative is the establishment of a Savings Club for DPASI employees and individual members nationwide. The second is the commencement of consultations with the Ministry of Commerce in early January 2025 to establish an Integrated Cooperative Society for People with Disabilities in the country.
During a one-day workshop held last Friday, DPASI discussed these two critical agendas, which will guide the association’s direction moving forward.
DPASI also announced that its office will close for business from Friday, December 20, and will reopen on January 6, 2025.
DPASI CEO Casper Fa’asala emphasized the importance of exploring innovative ideas to support people with disabilities and their affiliates.
“The objective is to identify and agree on priorities for next year. This includes considering new programs and innovative ideas to drive our efforts forward,” Fa’asala stated.
He told Island Sun that a major goal is to create employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
“The aim is to engage them not only in production but also in managing the cooperative society once it is operational,” he explained.
