The intent to reach the unreached youth around the nation is critical in terms of youth development.
This was highlighted by the Minister for Youth and Sports, Parveen Kumar Bala while officiating at the Chinese Grant handover ceremony at Natawarau settlement in Ba yesterday.
The Chinese Embassy of Fiji provided funding to the Ministry of Youth and Sports for the procurement of a new boat and engine.
Members of Natawarau Youth Club, which is made up of 77 members, are the recipients of this grant.
“We have established youth clubs within the maritime zones where they directly depend on the sea for their livelihood. A notable challenge identified from these youth clubs is the great need for boats and engines to assist the improvement of their livelihood, meet the daily demands of life and become socially and economically stable young individuals,” Minister Bala said.
The Ambassador of China to Fiji H.E Mr Qian Bo said their assistance does not stop there as they are open to exploring new opportunities for further assistance and development for the Natawarau community.