Ministry to Honour Young Fulori

Fulori Diraboki, the 13-year who was named Dravo District School dux amidst a difficult year of balancing studies and looking after her bed-ridden sick mother, will be honoured with a Fiji Children’s Award on Friday.

Fulori’s story, published by this masthead last month, captivated the hearts of thousands of Fijians, including Facebook and other social media users.

Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection Lynda Tabuya said Fulori was not only an exemplary young woman, but an individual worth celebrating.

Fulori redefined all her challenges and sacrifices after scooping the Year 8 Dux Trophy at Dravo District School in Tailevu.

She has been caring her bed-ridden mother and managing household duties daily.

“I want to congratulate Fulori for the amazing results in her exams. The ministry is very proud of her,” Ms Tabuya said.

Dravo District School Dux Fulori Diraboki, 13, with her bedridden mother Timaleti Droceva at their home in Naila Village, Tailevu on November 29, 2024. PHOTO: Kelera Tuisawau

“I’m also proud of her because she is from my vasu tikina (district) Tawake in Cakaudrove, my mother is from the same tikina.

“Fulori exemplifies a young person who, despite the adversities and challenges, came through and showed.”

Ms Tabuya said her ministry, in collaboration with Fiji Children’s Award, would host the award’s ceremony on Friday at 5pm.

“The award recognises, or we award children who have done exceptionally well in communities and their families. She is a worthy recipient. She has been looking after her mother, and she has diligently done it so, she has excelled.”

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