Talofa lava & Warm Greetings,
I welcome and acknowledge the presence of our Hon. Deputy
Prime Minister, Hon Cabinet Ministers, Heads and
Representatives of ADRA and Caritas Samoa and
Representatives of Key Ministries.
It gives me great pleasure to have you all here today for the
signing of this Shelter and Hygiene Facilities Programme in
partnership between the Government of Samoa and ADRA &
Caritas Samoa.
The Government is fully committed to continue this programme as
it is in line with the Government’s strategic priorities and ensuring
that the most vulnerable in our communities are provided the
assistance in improving their homes and livelihood during these
unprecedented times.
In collaboration with ADRA & Caritas Samoa, the Government
has allocated $2 million tala from its budget in the current
FY2021/2022 for this programme.
This Governments assistance through ADRA and Caritas Samoa
will:
1. Boost the livelihoods of the most vulnerable families
identified by building secure shelters for homes,
2. Improve living conditions and provide proper sanitation
facilities for families’ protection against Covid-19 and other
related diseases,
3. Equip families without access to water with water tanks to
better adapt to natural disasters & emergencies.
To conclude, I would like to thank the charitable work carried out
by ADRA & Caritas Samoa over the years for our people and their
heart to take up this programme with the intention in continuing to
help our vulnerable people and families.
God bless
Fa’afetai