The donation of variety supplies by the Samoa Police
Women’s Advisory Network to the children survivors
of violence, marks the International Women’s Day
celebration on Wednesday this week, for the Ministry
of Police and the Samoa Victim Support Group.
The President of the S.P.W.A.N, Detective Inspector
Aldora Mamaia spoke on behalf of the Deputy
Commissioner Papalii Monalisa Tiai-Keti and the
women’s network when presenting the variety of food
and toiletry donation.
The annual gifting by the S.P.W.A.N is always received
with great appreciation by SVSG, to cater for the needs of the growing number of children and women
survivors of violence under its care.
The theme for International Women's Day 2023 (IWD) is "Embrace Equity," and through this donation, the
S.P.W.A.N had demonstrated their commitment to promoting equity and supporting vulnerable members
of the community.
In addition to the donation presented by the S.P.W.A.N in Upolu, the same was carried out by its
counterparts in Savaii, when they donated assorted of supplies to the SVSG Office at Tuasivi.
“We are delighted to continue our support for the Samoa Victim Support Group through this annual
donation. The work done by SVSG is invaluable to our community, and we are proud to contribute to their
efforts,” Detective Inspector Aldora Mamaia
SVSG President Siliniu Lina Chang thanked the Samoa Police Women’s Advisory Network for always
thinking about the survivors of violence during the IWD celebration. “This is a huge help, especially the
staple foods and coconuts for the residents meals. Faafetai le alofa ma le agalelei.”