We have surpassed the target to assist 6000 students in TC Yasa affected areas – Akbar Yaadein Vision donates $77,500 to assist 42 schools We have surpassed the target to assist 6000 students in TC Yasa affected areas – Akbar Yaadein Vision donates $77,500 to assist 42 schools
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Minister for Education, Rosy Akbar says they have surpassed their target to assist 6000 students in the Tropical Cyclone Yasa affected areas as a lot of people are coming forward to donate.
This follows a donation of $77,500 the Ministry received today from Yaadein Vision which will be used to assist almost 1,200 students in 42 schools.
Each student in these schools will be given stationery packs and school bags.
We are on track to help 6000 students – Akbar
We are on track to help 6000 students – Akbar
Minister for Education Rosy Akbar - [Photo: Fijian Government]
Minister for Education Rosy Akbar says they are on track to provide assistance to 6000 students in Tropical Cyclone Yasa affected areas.
The Ministry is working with the Fiji Teachers Union, Fiji Muslim League, Sathya Sai Service Organisation of Fiji, Yaadein Vision, SODELPA, Forklift Fiji and TISI Sangam to provide students with school bags and stationery.
Akbar says they have received a lot of support from their stakeholders and the organisations have been going in affected communities to start distribution.
6,000 students in TC Yasa affected areas to be assisted with school bags and stationery
6,000 students in TC Yasa affected areas to be assisted with school bags and stationery
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6,000 students in TC Yasa affected areas will be assisted with school bags and stationery when they return for classes in this academic year.
This assistance will be coordinated by the Education Ministry in partnership with the Fiji Teachers Union, Fiji Muslim League, Sathya Sai Service Organisation of Fiji, Yaadein Vision, SODELPA, Forklift Fiji, UNICEF and TISI Sangam.
Education Minister, Rosy Akbar says the interest they continue to receive despite the current economic situation is overwhelming and is thankful to all organisations that have come forward to assist.