Background
Social welfare division consists of 2 units that focus on different social areas accordingly. The 2 units are welfare and counselling unit which is the main unit for social welfare division and the social protection unit both detailed below
Welfare and Counselling Unit
Welfare and Counselling is one of the Social Welfare main unit. The Social Welfare division was established a couple of decades back and evolved in fulfilling its role in the national development. The main goal of this Unit is to focus and ensure that Children are well protected, disadvantages and Families in the communities have the will to self – reliance, build self - esteem, confidence and break out of dependency mindset. Social Welfare division had been placed under different Ministries until its final placement within the Ministry of Women, Youth and Social Affairs in 2013.
Division's Main Responsibilities
Welfare and Counseling Unit services are:
- Provision of Counseling services (Online and Face to Face)
- Provision of Care and Protection Policy to address Child abuse and family cases.
- Juvenile Justice Programs
- Positive Parenting Styles
- Pre & Post Marriages Programs
- Provision of guidance to survivors (children and women) needing immediate assistance.
- Assisting survivors/victims to evacuate when necessary
- Provision of Community Impact Assessment for the Parole Board.
Staffing
Tannako Baraam - Senior Social Welfare officer
Tinia Rakenang - Welfare Officer
Bureaa Amon - Welfare Officer
Teinabure Atarake - Welfare Officer
Ririere Tikataake - Welfare Officer
Ereti Utiate - Administrative Social Welfare Officer
Agnes Matauea - Administrative Social Welfare Officer
Meerina Buraieta - Administrative Social Welfare Officer
Tiirenga Emta - Administrative Social Welfare Officer
Raeta Ioane - Administrative Social Welfare Officer
Berenateta Bakarereua - Administrative Social Welfare Officer
Toka Arawaia - Administrative Social Welfare Officer
Uetaake Atannara - Administrative Social Welfare Officer
Nian Tauroba - Administrative Social Welfare Officer
Teea Teitoa - Administrative Social Welfare Officer
Roiti Nabura - Administrative Social Welfare Officer
Meerita Taamoti - Administrative Social Welfare Officer
Takenatarawa Biremon - Administrative Social Welfare Officer
Beeroia Tobwatoro - Administrative Social Welfare Officer
Tiita Arebonto - Administrative Social Welfare Officer
Taranitea Teannaki - Administrative Social Welfare Officer
Tokarateuea Tiare - Administrative Social Welfare Officer
Maamere Bwaareta - Administrative Social Welfare Officer
Katokaba Rara Baureti - Administrative Social Welfare Officer
Ibeata Matiare - Administrative Social Welfare Officer
Beunnang Totoki - Administrative Social Welfare Officer
Christina Reiher Tekena - Senior Counsellor
Matea Aaran - Counsellor
Vacancies
Principal Social Welfare Officer
Social Protection Unit
Social protection unit is one of the two units under the Social Welfare Division, it is responsible for looking after School Fee Support Fund and Elderly Fund schemes. School Fee Support Fund is the scheme that first initiated in 1996 and the Elderly Fund scheme is established in 2004. Both schemes were previously coordinated by Ministry of Internal and Social Affairs, before moving to the newly established ministry (MWYSA) in 2013. In 2015, School Fund and Elderly Fund schemes were merge together and govern by Social Benefit Unit in the Social Welfare Division.
Unit's Main Responisibilities
Social Benefit Unit main responsibilities are to provide:
- Information and assistance to the public regarding the Elderly Fund and School Fee schemes.
- School fee for students whose parent(s) deceased or disabled.
- Provide fund to senior citizens of Kiribati; $50/month for 65 – 69 years & $60/month for 70+ years.
Staffing
Eram Kinta - Social Protection Coordinator
Rina Matia - Student Social Support Officer
Anna Tiim - Elderly Fund Officer
Aketa Eritaia - Social Benefit Allowance Officer
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