August 13, 2005: Headlines: COS - Fiji: Fiji Times: 32 New Peace Corps Volunteers take oath in Fiji
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August 13, 2005: Headlines: COS - Fiji: Fiji Times: 32 New Peace Corps Volunteers take oath in Fiji
32 New Peace Corps Volunteers take oath in Fiji
"Volunteers have managed to master the local dialects of Fijian and Hindustani and have learned the culture of the two major races," says Senate President Taito Waqavakatoga,
32 New Peace Corps Volunteers take oath in Fiji
32 new volunteers raring to help out
(Saturday, August 13, 2005)
Captin: Mr Taito Waqavakatoga accepts the traditional presentation at the funeral gathering for the late Adi Kuini Vuikaba-Speed. Photo: Fiji Government Web Site
RURAL dwellers find it easier to integrate than people living urban areas because the environment is less pressured, politically, Senate President, Taito Waqavakatoga says.
Mr Waqavakatoga said rural dwellers spoke each others' languages, welcomed each other in their homes and found it easier to socialise.
He made the comments while addressing 32 new Peace Corps volunteers who were sworn in at the Forum Secretariat in Suva yesterday.
Mr Waqavakatoga said the Peace Corps volunteer service had become an important part of the community.
"Volunteers have managed to master the local dialects of Fijian and Hindustani and have learned the culture of the two major races," he said.
The volunteers will provide their expertise in environmental education and resource management, health education and promotion, youth development and improving skills in information technology.
Mr Waqavakatoga said these were important areas Fiji was venturing undertaking to improve.
Peace Corps country director Oddo Oghele said there were three goals for Peace Corps to help with development, exchange cultures and for people in the country to understand America and its culture.
"There are about 75 countries in which 8000 American Peace Corps volunteers are providing assistance in fields such as education, health and environment."
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RURAL dwellers find it easier to integrate than people living urban areas because the environment is less pressured, politically, Senate President, Taito Waqavakatoga says.
Mr Waqavakatoga said rural dwellers spoke each others' languages, welcomed each other in their homes and found it easier to socialise.
He made the comments while addressing 32 new Peace Corps volunteers who were sworn in at the Forum Secretariat in Suva yesterday.
Mr Waqavakatoga said the Peace Corps volunteer service had become an important part of the community.
"Volunteers have managed to master the local dialects of Fijian and Hindustani and have learned the culture of the two major races," he said.
The volunteers will provide their expertise in environmental education and resource management, health education and promotion, youth development and improving skills in information technology.
Mr Waqavakatoga said these were important areas Fiji was venturing undertaking to improve.
Peace Corps country director Oddo Oghele said there were three goals for Peace Corps to help with development, exchange cultures and for people in the country to understand America and its culture.
"There are about 75 countries in which 8000 American Peace Corps volunteers are providing assistance in fields such as education, health and environment."
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