RESIDENTS of Koroipita represent the most resilient members of society with many having been displaced due to expired land leases, natural disasters, or economic hardship.
Women, Children and Social Protection Minister Sashi Kiran made the comment while officiating at the handover of two income-generating projects on Tuesday.
The first, a sewing and tailoring project valued at $18,000, involves 34 sewing machines and starter packs and an industrial overlocking machine.
The second is a catering support package, which includes more than $700 in catering equipment and start-up groceries. It’s designed to help social welfare recipients transition out of their excessive reliance on previously provided financial assistance.
Ms Kiran said the communities were marginalised or overlooked too often despite their potential.
“With the right support, training, and opportunity, they can and do thrive,” she said.
“As a government, we are taking a whole-of-government approach to ensure no one is left behind, especially our women, children, and those living in low-income or informal settlements.”
Ms Kiran said empowering women through economic initiatives is also part of the Ministry’s National Women’s Economic Empowerment Action Plan, which aims to address the root causes of gender inequality.
Ms Kiran commended development partners for their support.
“To the Koroipita Charitable Trust: your model of inclusive, dignified housing and community support is a beacon of what can be achieved when we work together,” she added.
