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25.01.2022 We are proud to support women’s groups, government, faith-based and civil society organisations, and other partners during this 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign starting today. remains committed to our partnerships with especially during a crisis such as COVID-19. Through Pacific Women , supports a wide variety of partners in and the region. We provide support to our partners as they work, and raise their voice, for the prevention and elimination of violence against women. The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence is an annual commemoration from 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, to 10 December, International Human Rights Day. #16Days2020

24.01.2022 Australia Awards Alumnus, Losafou Ampelosa, is a lawyer at the Office of the People’s Lawyer. In 2018, through an Australia Awards Pacific Scholarship, Losafou graduated from the University of the South Pacific (USP) with a Bachelor of Arts (Geography) and Law. Her scholarship allowed her to study at both the Vanuatu and Fiji USP campus’, creating strong regional networks. Losafou considers her overall #Australiaawards experience as transformational, my studies provided an... invaluable insight into the workings of a law firm and how I can serve my people better with the skills and legal knowledge I have attained. I also got to boost my legal credentials through court visits and networking sessions. This learning sparked Losafou’s determination to make a difference; advocating for legislation that ensures the protection of Tuvalu’s people, island communities, marine ecosystems and land resources. Losafou now aspires to expand her knowledge in climate change mitigation to better understand and support Tuvalu’s climate change laws. Climate change has always been a national threat to the islands of Tuvalu. So, one of the important aspects that needs to be properly developed is new standalone legislation that strengthens Tuvalu's response to climate change and its impacts. We’re confident Losafou will continue to make positive developments in Tuvalu’s legal and climate changes sectors. #Australiaawards #law #land The University of the South Pacific Australia Awards

24.01.2022 is proud to provide $42.5 million in core funding to the SPC over the next 3 years to support the organisation, whose work has never been more important than in the COVID-19 era, including for women and girls. #PacificStepUp

23.01.2022 #AustraliaDay is a day to reflect on what it means to be Australian, to celebrate contemporary Australia and to acknowledge our history. It is an opportunity to reflect, respect and connect with other Australians. Indigenous Australians are the traditional custodians of our beautiful lands and waterways and have a fundamental role in the great Australian story. We aspire to an Australia Day that can increasingly include a recognition and celebration by all Australians of the importance of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to our nation. Celebrate Australia Day

23.01.2022 A dedicated website for @AustraliaAwards has been launched for Tuvaluan and Fijian nationals! The website provides all the information prospective applicants need, and supports awardees to prepare for and maximise their scholarship experience. Most importantly, it provides a platform for alumni to connect, mobilise and celebrate their contributions! ... Equipped with key accessibility features, the website promotes social and disability inclusion. Visit www.australiaawardsfijiandtuvalu.org today to connect with Australia Awards! #AustraliaAwards

23.01.2022 Across Australia this week, NAIDOC week celebrations are taking place- highlighting the success and celebrating the achievements of Indigenous Australians- and continuing conversations on the significance of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and heritages as part of Australia’s national identity. share a rich indigenous history and this is a time to promote and celebrate its unique cultures and values. Reflecting an Indigenous perspective in foreign policy ...helps Australia engage with different audiences, and enables us to represent a truer identity of Australia and Australian values. #AlwaysWasAlwaysWillBe #NAIDOC #NAIDOC2020 National NAIDOC

21.01.2022 Manuia te 75 tausaga o Te Malo Soko! Happy 75th Anniversary United Nations. was a founding member of the UN, and we recognise the important work that the @United Nations has done for 75years. On #UNDay, we too reflect on the past, celebrate the accomplishments of the present, and look forward to progress, toward a better and brighter future for everyone, everywhere. ... COVID-19 has shown that international cooperation is as important as ever and we continue to work with the to build a safe and better world. #UN75 https://www.dfat.gov.au//intern/un/Pages/united-nations-un #UNDay #UnitedNationsDay #UnitedNations #UN75

20.01.2022 Australia is committed to supporting access to safe and effective #COVID19 vaccines in the Pacific, including Tuvalu, as part of a shared recovery from the pandemic. During these challenging times it is vital to prioritise the health of pacific neighbours and support economies to reopen and recover. has committed an additional $500 million over three years to further help ensure Pacific islands, including Tuvalu, are able to achieve full immunisation coverage. Tuvalu will... be supported with $1.4 million over the period 2020 to 2023, through our regional COVID-19 vaccine access initiative. This is in addition to ’s bilateral development assistance to totalling $8.4 million in 2020-21. For more information on Regional Vaccine Access and Health Security Initiative: https://indopacifichealthsecurity.dfat.gov.au/vaccine-access

20.01.2022 World Diabetes Day is celebrated on 14 November each year to raise awareness of the health threats posed by diabetes. This year’s theme ‘Nurses make the difference for diabetes’ clearly defines the dedication and hard work of Tuvaluan nurses, especially during COVID-19. The health department did an amazing job in organising a week of awareness programs and activities, including health check-ups in Ministries, and food demonstrations for the preparation of healthy meals. Members of the Australian High Commission made sure to complete their health checks as a diabetes preventative measure. Diabetes is a common non- communicable disease in Tuvalu, and we need to work together to address this serious health issue which is impacting many families.

13.01.2022 Safely managed water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services are an essential part of preventing and protecting human health during infectious disease outbreaks, including COVID-19. This #GlobalHandwashingDay we recognise is everyone’s responsibility. Australia supports projects in the pacific to promote hand washing practices. In Tuvalu, Live and Learn are working with CARE Australia to showcase that one of the most effective ways to stop #COVID19 spreading is one of t...he simplest: #Handwashing. Listen to the Tuvaluan handwashing song on the radio or watch on TV. Australia stands shoulder to shoulder with our pacific neighbours, including Tuvalu to defy this pandemic. Working together, we can recover and prosper. #GlobalHandwashingDay #PartnershipsForRecovery

10.01.2022 Good to see two humanitarian flights arrive this week with equipment for response to and recovery from #COVID19. Australia is supporting these flights through #WFP’s Pacific Air Service, which is delivering critical medical & humanitarian items, and personnel where commercial flights are unavailable, through the @ForumSEC's #PacificHumanitarianPathway .

09.01.2022 The Australian Government is committed to supporting access to #COVID19 vaccines to help economies reopen and to ensure regional stability. is providing an additional $500 million to ensure our Pacific family can access safe and effective vaccines. For details see https://www.foreignminister.gov.au//Australian-support-COV

08.01.2022 International Day of the Girl Child aims to address the challenges girls face and to promote girls’ empowerment. This is particularly important during the COVID-19 response. This year theme My voice, our equal future aims to amplify girls’ voices and stand up for their inclusion in decision making. If interested in joining the regional webinar on 15 October which will discuss Pacific girls and COVID-19 see: https://pacificwomen.org//webinar-pacific-girls-and-covid/ This is an initiative of Pacific Women supported by the Australian Government. #GirlsLead #DayoftheGirl

06.01.2022 PacificAus TV has now been launched in Tuvalu! Viewers will have access to Australian television content through TVBC (channel 1). The Australian Government has provided 1,000 hours of television content to Tuvalu, free of charge, for three years. Programs include educational, lifestyle and sports content, with Tuvalu making the final decision on what will be broadcast. Programs available include The Voice, Lego Masters, Pacific Island Food Revolution, 60 Minutes, Paramedic..., and children’s educational programs Scope and Totally Wild. The Australian High Commissioner was joined by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Justice, Communication and Foreign Affairs Dr Tauisi Taupo, Managing Director Melali Taape, and members of the Board of Tuvalu Broadcasting Corporation, to celebrate the milestone. Congratulations to Stanley and the technical team at Tuvalu media for the successful installment of the new satellite which will make this content available for viewing

05.01.2022 What a great way to start the year! In anticipation of children returning to school, Australia is delivering reading material, televisions and trolleys to all schools in Tuvalu. New books will assist teachers in delivering reading and writing lessons to students and the televisions will assist to deliver remote learning for both teachers and students. Australia is proud to provide this support through the Australian Support to Education in Tuvalu (ASET) program. ASET’s prim...ary area focus include: improving literacy and numeracy in years 1-4, assisting in the development of a functional, accessible and quality vocational training pathway, and supporting the Education department to improve its systems and functions. will continue work with to ensure a better and brighter future is secured for future generations.

05.01.2022 In celebrating World Food Day today, we recognise a very talented and enthusiastic local agriculture expert. Meet Ioane Kennedy from the island of Vaitupu. Ioane previously worked as a security guard for USP, and voluntarily looked after the garden at the campus when he could. This helped him to develop his talent and passion for gardening, which was recognised by Live & Learn who now employ him full time as a Project Extension Agriculture officer. Over time, Ioane has noti...ced that with substantial population growth on the main island, there has been an increase in dependency on imported food, and a decrease in usage of local food produce. Ioane is a ‘local champion’ for agriculture, and believes in healthy sustainable living for all and encourages more outdoor gardening in Tuvalu. He is now responsible for training and community outreach, delivering educational lessons in local food production. supports access to safe, affordable and nutritious food in the Pacific and engages Live and Learn to implement this food security program in Tuvalu. While currently located in Funafuti it will soon expand to Nukufetau and Nukulaelae. We thank the Department of Agriculture and Funafuti Kaupule for their support in making this program a success. And most importantly, without the support of local champions like Ioane, this project would not succeed. Thank you Ioane .

04.01.2022 Australia is proud to partner with Tuvalu to support Tau Maketi. The first event for this year will be held on Friday, 29 January at Vaiaku Maneapa- hall. One of the stall holders at Tau Maketi will be Pua Vaisua, a dedicated and hardworking mother of five from Funafuti. Pua runs a small business from home selling local handicrafts. Pua started her business in 1993, selling necklaces at the airport. Her husband was away working and she needed additional income to support her... children's education, electricity and groceries. With COVID-19 closing borders and disrupting flights, Pua's business has been impacted. However, with great support from her husband and children, she has continued to sell earrings from home to local customers. Pua saw a wider demand in the market for earrings and continued to make beautiful earrings to suit her customer's preferences. Tau Maketi is a huge opportunity for her to promote and sell her products and expand her business. With this additional exposure, Pua has received private orders of earrings from local community groups, including young women. Pua continues to work hard to support her family- her passion and talent can be seen in each item. She is excited about the upcoming Tau Maketi, and is thinking of expanding her business in selling more local handicrafts such as bedding, sasa (wooden brooms made from coconuts) and homeware. Come and see Pua at Tau Maketi and buy some of her beautiful items.

02.01.2022 Minister of Local Government and Agriculture, Hon Katepu Laoi and High Commissioner Karyn Murray visited the Food Security project site on Funafala Island recently. High Commissioner was impressed with progress and acknowledged the Funafuti Kaupule and Live& Learn for the job well done at the garden site. Food security is one of focus areas through COVID-19 Development Response Plan. This project has become more important than ever and benefits the people of . is happy to support the development of food productivity and food availability during this pandemic in the pacific, including Tuvalu.

02.01.2022 Congratulations to Tuvalu on the award of a Global Partnership for Education (GPE) grant worth $1.04 million. has remained COVID-19 free, but the pandemic has had significant implications on the education system, including disruption to school attendance and learning of students. The grant will support Tuvalu’s education system to address and developed various sectors: providing access to distance learning and training of teachers; making schools a safe learning en...vironment; providing psycho-social support in school communities; and strengthening the education system to be more resilient to future disruptions. Further information about GPE’s work in Tuvalu is available at - https://www.globalpartnership.org/where-we-work/tuvalu . is pleased to support Tuvalu as GPE contributor, grant coordination agent, and to work alongside UNICEF as the GPE grant administrator. #PartnershipsForRecovery credits: Global Partnership for education (GPE)