Foundation Gets Thumbs Up From Tuitubou
Minister for Youth and Sports Laisenia Tuitubou has commended the Reach 4 Your Future Foundation for their educational philanthropy programmes in Fiji.
Mr Tuitubou acknowledged the foundation during the launch of the 2018 Christmas Carols at the Wyndham Resort Denarau Island last Wednesday.
Commendation was given to the foundation’s educational philanthropy through Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM), a programme that encourages young learners to be innovative and is already offered at Mt St Mary’s School in Nadi.
The foundation has actively worked on Koro in Lomaiviti and other parts of Fiji, and seeks to expand to Vanuabalavu, Lau, this year with its educational programmes and Christmas goodwill.
“We appreciate your initiative, the internship programme for work integrated learning programmes and research work to the island. On behalf of the Fiji Government we are in debt for the assistance you have provided so far. To all the sponsors we are so grateful for your effort and support to the people of Fiji especially those have been affected and traumatised, recovered very fast,” Mr Tuitubou said.
Foundation president Ganesh Sen said: “STEM is so important because of its innovation, STEM generates curiosity that leads to discovery and creation.
“Creativity in education will need complete support of our government, educators, parents, communities, the business sector, higher education institutes and professionals.
“Creativity in education will enhance problem solving skills, which actually equates to Math and Science abilities.”
Its ambassador and Australian Wallaby centre ,Samu Kerevi, said: “I jumped on board the foundation because it is about giving and getting things done to assist those to reach the pinnacle of their dreams. I am using my platform to showcase this.”
Wyndham Resort Accountant Keshni Krishna said: “Together with our guests we raised about $6000 to assist in the project in Koro last year. Wyndham Resort is very excited to be part of it and likewise our guests.”
Edited by Naisa Koroi
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