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January 20, 2011
Solomon Islands is on the way to development-Solomon Islands
Dear jicafriends,
Solomon Islands is on the way to development.
There is almost no infrastructure or social security for persons with disabilities.
However, they are living happily because of strong ties of community.
Every community member is willing to support someone who has a disability.
"Working together" is the word most describes Solomon people.
On the other hand, independence of the persons of disabilities seems long way to achieve. The biggest problem here is that there is no active DPO(disabled people's organization) exists. Without DPO, the persons with disabilities have no place to appeal their own rights and no chance to nurture their leadership.
In this field, donors can play an important role and meet the people's needs.
Jun Yamashita
Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteer
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Posted by jicafriends at January 20, 2011 03:37 PM