BY JOHN HOUANIHAU
People with Disability Solomon Islands (PWDSI) have, for the first time, showcased their talents and skills at the 2025 National Trade Fair (NTF) in Honiara.
Speaking to Island Sun in an exclusive interview, Stella Waihaho, PWDSI national disability forum coordinator, said that the event is an opportunity to expose and showcase the skills and talents PWDSI possesses.
She said that a total of six affiliates, including the Solomon Islands Deaf Association, blind, vision impairment, the pioneers of the family, psycho-social disability, youths, the umbrella body, and the National Disability Forum were part of the event.
“Despite the challenges they faced, they came out to showcase their abilities to the public. To show that we can also do things. That is one of the important aspects of this NTF to us,” said Ms Waihaho.
She also highlighted that the event provided the opportunity for the PWDSI to gain confidence to take part in such a major event.
“It is important for us to gain the confidence to come out in public. Most of the time, we do not participate in such big shows. It’s an honour and our chance under our space to come out and showcase what we have,” she said.
At the event, PWDSI showcased products such as lavalava, carvings, homemade fans, baskets, earrings, and cooked foods.
“We are happy to join. This is our first time. Thank you, organisers, for including us in this year’s event, National Trade Fair,” she said.
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