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M i n i s t r y o f W o M e n , C h i l d r e n & P o v e r t y A l l e v i A t i o n ANNUAL REPORT 2014 For the year ending 31 st December 2014 S T R A T E G I C D I R E C T I O N VISION STATEMENT empowering the disadvantaged and Women MISSION STATEMENT families and Communities supported through social Welfare initiatives and Gender Mainstreaming Programme VALUES We will foster an organization culture that values: Human Dignity We respect the dignity of all we serve.
Commitment to Excellence We will pursue to provide excellent service.

Integrity We are committed to conduct ourselves in a manner consistent with the highest standard of integrity.

Customers efficient and effective customer service and satisfaction.
TABLE OF CONTENTS MINISTER’S FOREWORD PERMANENT SECRETARY’S STATEMENT CORE FUNCTIONS OF THE MINISTRY ORGANISATION CHART ExECUTIvE SUPPORT UNIT DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAl WElFARE DEPARTMENT OF WOMEN CORPORATE SERvICES DEPARTMENT FINANCIAl STATEMENTS AND REPORTS ACRONYMS 5 6 7 8 10 12 22 29 32 44 3 MINISTRY OF WOMEN, CHILDREN & POVERTY ALLEVIATION | 2014 ANNUAL REPORT In this section: ▶ Minister’s Foreword ▶ Permanent Secretary’s Statement ▶ Core Functions of the Ministry ▶ Organisation Chart 4 MINISTRY OF WOMEN, CHILDREN & POVERTY ALLEVIATION | 2014 ANNUAL REPORT MINISTER’S F O R E W O R D Stepping out of the professional teaching background to the new role as the Minister for Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation was a challenging yet an interesting experience after taking up office in September 2014.
Into the 3 months as the Minister I gauged the massive empowering and sustainable programmes that were targeted for the women, children, the elderly, persons with disabilities and the disadvantaged.

I would like to acknowledge my predecessor Hon.

Dr. Jiko luveni the First Female Speaker of Parliament of Fiji for the truly encouraging, programmatic and immense contribution in the years of the service as the Minister for Social Welfare, Women and Poverty Alleviation.
The change in the Ministry name to the Ministry of Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation (formerly Ministry of Social Welfare, Women and Poverty Alleviation) proved the sounding effort of the Government to resemble its interest and commitment towards the women and the children.

ladies and Gentlemen, this report encompasses information about the programmes, projects and the achievement for the year 2014.
It has been a year of great achievement for the Ministry reflecting on the massive achievements before and after taking up office.

This year, the Ministry launched the first ever National Women’s Expo showcasing talents and skills of Fijian Women.

Further to this, the re-branding of the Boys Centre to Fiji Juvenile Rehabilitation and Development Centre (FJRDC) and the implementation of the Rural Pregnant Mothers Food voucher Programme was accomplished.
I would like to express my gratitude to the hardworking staff of the Ministry, donor agencies and organization, domestic partners and Non – Governmental organization for contribution to the success of the achievement of the Ministry outcome throughout the year.

ladies and Gentlemen, I am pleased to present to you the Annual Report for the Ministry of Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation for the year 2014.
Honourable Rosy Sofia Akbar Minister for Women, Children & Poverty Alleviation 5 MINISTRY OF WOMEN, CHILDREN & POVERTY ALLEVIATION | 2014 ANNUAL REPORT MINISTRY OF WOMEN, CHILDREN & POVERTY ALLEVIATION | 2014 ANNUAL REPORT PERMANENT SECRETARy’S S T A T E M E N T A historical annual report as this followed Fiji’s first democratically elected Government under the 2013 Constitution.
For the first time there is a Ministry for Children and we welcome our new Minister for Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation-Hon Rosy Akbar who was given the portfolio on the 24th September 2014.

The Ministry together with the Education and Health Ministries represented the State for interactive dialogue with the UN Conventions on the Right of Children Committee on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th State Report.
The quest to graduate beggars, and create better city image, was made real with the partnership with the Church of Nazarene.

A residential facility (Good Samaritan Inn) by the church pioneered a holistic program where able bodied and challenged clients can be given an avenue to lead a self- reliant livelihood.
The Ministry has changed focus from just provision of social protection programs to a planned programmatic approach towards prevention, new innovation, graduating welfare to workfare, new communication campaigns for child abuse, and community directed programs on violence against women.

I must thank our UN partners, agencies and stakeholders in uniting strongly to make a difference in the lives of children, women, disadvantaged, people with disabilities and older persons in Fiji.
Dr. Josefa Koroivueta Permanent secretary for Ministry of Women, Children & Poverty Alleviation 6 MINISTRY OF WOMEN, CHILDREN & POVERTY ALLEVIATION | 2014 ANNUAL REPORT PERMANENT SECRETAR y’S ST A T E M E N T Core Functions of the Ministry The role of the Ministry of Social Welfare, Women and Poverty Alleviation is: ▶ Care and Protection Programmes for Children as stipulated under the relevant legislations ▶ Alleviate poverty through Social Protection Programs for the Disadvantaged ▶ Administration of Poverty Alleviation Programmes ▶ Empowerment of Women and Gender Mainstreaming Statutory Obligations under the Ministry of Social Welfare, Women and Poverty Alleviation: 1.
Adoption of Infants Act (Cap.58) 1978 2.

Community Work Act 1994 3.

Family law Act 2003 4.

Fiji National Council for Disabled Persons Act 21, 1994 5.

6.

Probation Act (Cap) 1978 7.

Domestic violence Decree 2009 8.

Child Welfare Decree 2010 9.

Social Justice Act (1997) Juveniles Act (Cap 56)1973 Alignment to International Conventions: 1.

Convention on the Rights of the Child (1993) 2.

Convention on the Elimination of all forms of Discrimination against Women (1995) 3.
Beijing Platform for Action (1995) 4.

Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing (2002) 5.
Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities 7 MINISTRY OF WOMEN, CHILDREN & POVERTY ALLEVIATION | 2014 ANNUAL REPORT MINISTRY OF WOMEN, CHILDREN & POVERTY ALLEVIATION | 2014 ANNUAL REPORT Organisation Chart 8 8 M I N I S T R Y O F W O M E N , C H I L D R E N & P O V E R T Y A L L E V I A T I O N | 2 0 1 4 A N N U A L R E P O R T MINISTRY OF WOMEN, CHILDREN & POVERTY ALLEVIATION | 2014 ANNUAL REPORT In this section: ▶ Executive Support Unit ■ Change of Leadership and Ministry Name ■ Ministerial Engagements ■ Public Consultations M I N I S T R Y O F W O M E N , C H I L D R E N & P O V E R T Y A L L E V I A T I O N | 2 0 1 4 A N N U A L R E P O R T 9 MINISTRY OF WOMEN, CHILDREN & POVERTY ALLEVIATION | 2014 ANNUAL REPORT MINISTRY OF WOMEN, CHILDREN & POVERTY ALLEVIATION | 2014 ANNUAL REPORT Executive Support Unit Another highlight was the change in name of the Ministry formerly known as the Ministry of Social Welfare, Women and Poverty Alleviation to the Ministry of Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation.
The Senior Management briefed Hon.

Akbar about the roles and functions of the respective Departments in the Ministry.

Ministerial Engagements Executive Support Unit (ESU) was established as a result of the Functional Review that was conducted by the Public Service Commission in 2013.

The review was part of the Government’s commitment to reform the public sector to enhance efficiency, promote effective performance and service delivery.
ESU serves to assist in the coordination and facilitation of the technical, operational and administrative task for the Minister for Social Welfare, Women and Poverty Alleviation and the Permanent Secretary.

Change of Leadership and Ministry Name At the inaugural Fiji’s first National Womens’ Expo Ms. Bambie Nancy Shen, the author of “The Uncrushable Rose” was invited to be the Key Note Speaker.

During her address, she shared her life story and challenges to inspire Fijian women.
Public Consultations Senior Officials accompanied the Hon.

Minister Rosy Akbar during public consultations in the Western and Northern Divisions.

Public consultations was a way of exchanging dialogues for to improve services delivery and provide awareness on the Government’s initiatives to empower families and alleviate poverty.
Dr. Jiko luveni had officially handed over after serving for 8 years as Minister for Social Welfare, Women and Poverty Alleviation to the incoming Minister for Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation, Hon.

Rosy Sofia Akbar.

The staff of the Ministry had farewelled Hon.

Madam Dr. luveni, who was later sworn in as the first female Speaker of the Parliament of Fiji.
10 MINISTRY OF WOMEN, CHILDREN & POVERTY ALLEVIATION | 2014 ANNUAL REPORT In this section: ▶ Department of Social Welfare ▶ ■ Child Services Unit ■ Family Services Unit 1 1 MINISTRY OF WOMEN, CHILDREN & POVERTY ALLEVIATION | 2014 ANNUAL REPORT MINISTRY OF WOMEN, CHILDREN & POVERTY ALLEVIATION | 2014 ANNUAL REPORT Department of Social Welfare The core responsibility for the Department is child protection and social protection programs for the poor, the vulnerable and the disadvantaged.
The Department has two (2) Units: 1.0 ChILD SERvICES UNIT (CSU) The Child Services Unit has statutory responsibilities in the Care and Protection of Children.

The Unit’s responsibilities are divided into three (3) main programs and these are: 1.

Child Protection Programs / Activities 2.

Residential Services 3.

Probation and Juvenile Justice Program The Unit recorded a total of 705 child welfare cases reported under the Child Welfare Decree.
The South-East Division recorded the highest number of reported cases followed by the Northern Division.

Graph 1: No.
of Child Welfare Cases Reported by Division Location not stated 11 Rotuma 5 108 115 162 83 95 126 162 cases 126 cases 115 cases South East Division recorded highest number of cases Northern Division recorded 2nd highest number of cases Nasinu recorded 3rd highest number of cases Central Nasinu South East South West North West North 5 0 7 s e s a C f o r e b m u N l a t o T 12 MINISTRY OF WOMEN, CHILDREN & POVERTY ALLEVIATION | 2014 ANNUAL REPORT 2014 recorded Sexual Abuse being the most common form of child abuse with a total of 171 reported cases followed by Teenage Pregnancy with 159 reported cases.
Table 2: Reported Child Abuse Cases Reported Child Abuse Cases Abduction Abandonment Absenteeism Attempted Suicide Beyond Control Child labour Child Neglect Damaging Property Drunk and disorderly Emotional Abuse Evicted from home Ill - treatment Incest Child Indecent exposure Missing Physical Abuse Physically Sick/Injured Sexual Abuse Teenage Pregnancy Theft Truancy verbal Abuse victim of Parental Conflict Young Offender No: 11 5 1 6 13 1 157 2 1 5 1 2 1 2 1 96 14 171 159 18 2 4 9 14 Top 3 Child Abuse Cases Reported: 171 cases 159 cases 157 cases 96 cases Sexual Abuse: Percentage of total - 24.6% Teenage Pregnancy: Percentage of total - 22.8% Child Neglect: Percentage of total - 22.6% Physical Abuse: Percentage of total - 13.8% Toll Free Number: 1325 1.1 Court Reports A total of 490 court reports were submitted.
These reports include; Guardian-Ad-litem (Adoption), Residence and Contact, Pre- Sentence, Probation, Community Work, victim Assessment, Family Assessment, Means, Home Study and Counseling.

1.2 Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (PCAN) In November, the Ministry in partnership with NGOs, organized fifteen (15) PCAN campaigns in the various divisions to increase community awareness on positive parenting and prevention of child abuse.

1.3 National Child Helpline (Toll Free No.


1325) A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed between the Ministry, Medical Services Pacific (MSP) and Communications Networks Companies in Fiji including; Telecommunication Fiji limited, vodafone Fiji and Digicel to provide efficient communication network to children who need advice or assistance through the Child Helpline service.
The Child Helpline 1325 is a toll-free number to access this service and will assist children around the country for immediate advice 1 3 MINISTRY OF WOMEN, CHILDREN & POVERTY ALLEVIATION | 2014 ANNUAL REPORT MINISTRY OF WOMEN, CHILDREN & POVERTY ALLEVIATION | 2014 ANNUAL REPORT on issues they face.

Concerned adults and other community members can also call to seek advice or assistance on child related issues and enquiries.
The Child Helpline 1325 is a toll-free number to access this service and will assist children around the country for immediate advice on issues they face.

Concerned adults and other community members can also call to seek advice or assistance on child related issues and enquiries.

1.4 Training of Community Facilitators The Unit continues to encourage communities’ participation in Child Protection.

A total of 24 community facilitators were trained.


A significant achievement of the Department in relation to the Children and Women’s Summit in August allowed trained community facilitators to convene, learn, share experiences and good practices.

This supports community leaders to understand their roles towards Government’s commitment in the area of child protection.
1.5 Community Based Facilitation Prevention Aligned to the Department’s mandate on Child Protection, the Welfare Officers across all Districts and Divisions conducted Child Protection awareness using the Child Protection Information kit in partnership with UNICEF.
Graph 3: Awareness Programs Conducted 24 11 5 13 29 23 Central Nasinu Northern North Western South Eastern South Western 14 MINISTRY OF WOMEN, CHILDREN & POVERTY ALLEVIATION | 2014 ANNUAL REPORT 1 5 MINISTRY OF WOMEN, CHILDREN & POVERTY ALLEVIATION | 2014 ANNUAL REPORT MINISTRY OF WOMEN, CHILDREN & POVERTY ALLEVIATION | 2014 ANNUAL REPORT 1.6 Residential HomesThe Department strengthened its partnership with Faith Based Organizations to improve the services and care provided for the children living in the Residential Homes in Fiji.
Currently, there are 9 registered Homes as follows:Table 4: Children in Registered HomesResidential HomeNo.

of ChildrenFiji Juvenile Rehabilitation & Development Centre23Pearly Gates Home14Dilkusha Children’s Home25Saint Christopher’s Home26Homes of Hope3Saint Minas Children’s Home22Treasure House Children’s Home28Veilomani Boys Home18Lomani Au Children’s Home91.7 Fiji Juveniles Rehabilitation and Development Centre16th September marked the opening of the new site at Samabula by the Hon.
Minister, Dr. Jiko Luveni.1.8 Fun Day for the children in Residential HomesOn 3rd December, the Department hosted the first ever fun day for children under residential care.

136 children and Staff of Residential Homes participated in this event.

1.9 National Coordinating Committee on Children (NCCC) Under Article 44 of the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC), the NCCC submits periodical progress reports to the CRC Committee.
These reports allow Fiji to raise child related concerns and issues across many areas; highlight challenges and areas where assistance is needed.

In September, the Permanent Secretary Dr. Josefa Koroivueta with Mr. Rupeni Fatiaki (Director Social Welfare), Dr. Joseph Kado (Ministry of Health) and Mr. Satyendra Singh (Ministry for Education) attended a meeting in Geneva for the review of the Fiji’s CRC Reports.

The next report is due in 2020.


2.0 FAMILy SERvICES UNIT The Unit is responsible for the implementation of the Social Protection Programs, Income Generating Initiatives and management of Grants to Non-Government Organizations.

2.1 Poverty Benefit Scheme Poverty Benefit Scheme (PBS) is a recently reformed Social Protection Program under the Department of Social Welfare.
This was result of the social protection assessment undertaken by the World Bank in 2011, targeted at reviewing and streamlining the social protection program in Fiji.

The PBS is regarded as a poverty household benefit that assesses specific household variables to determine eligibility status of any application for assistance.

A total of 18, 093 households are receiving assistance through the Poverty Benefit Scheme with budget of $22million allocation for 2014.
5,000 4,500 4,000 3,500 3,000 2,500 2,000 1,500 1,000 500 0 4,456 3,385 3,670 3,327 1,500 1,755 Central Nasinu Northern North Western South Eastern South Western # of PBS Recipients $22million budget allocation 18,093 households 2.2 Bus Fare Concession Program Through the Deed of Agreement between Government and the Fiji Bus Operators signed in 2011, the Unit continues to facilitate identification cards for older persons turning 60 years of age & above and for Persons with Disability.
In 2014, the Department processed a total of 5,512 (Elderly-5076 & Persons with Disablity-436) bus fare concession cards.
Years Disabled Persons Older Persons 2011 2012 2013 2014 411 365 457 436 22,417 7,043 6,829 5,076 TOTAL 1,669 41,365 41,365 older persons 1,669 disabled persons 16 MINISTRY OF WOMEN, CHILDREN & POVERTY ALLEVIATION | 2014 ANNUAL REPORT 2.3 Care and Protection Allowance Government continues to assist children from single parent households or those that are cared for by guardians who are living in poverty.
The program was allocated a total of $5.9 million and as at 31st December 2014, a total of 2,309 recipients benefited through this assistance.

With the continued support of the development partners UNICEF and World Bank, the Department reviewed the Care & Protection Programme.
2014 budget allocation $5.9million budget allocation 2,309 recipients 2.4 Beggars Rehabilitation Program In April the Ministry signed an MOU with the Church of the Nazarene (Fiji District) to work together in addressing the plight of the Beggars in Fiji.

This was through the establishment of a Home for the beggars with a grant of $100,000 in Colo-i-Suva.
2.5 Social Pension Scheme (SPS) The Social Pension Scheme (SPS), targets individuals who do not have access to any superannuation or any source of income.

The budget allocated for this Programme was $3.2million.

A total of 11,615 Older Persons were recipients of the Program with monthly allowance of $30.00.

The table below provides the breakdown on the number of SPS recipients: Divisions Central Nasinu Northern North Western South Eastern South Western TOTAL No.
of SPS Recipients 996 596 2,107 2,169 1,888 3,859 11,615 1 7 MINISTRY OF WOMEN, CHILDREN & POVERTY ALLEVIATION | 2014 ANNUAL REPORT MINISTRY OF WOMEN, CHILDREN & POVERTY ALLEVIATION | 2014 ANNUAL REPORT 2014 budget allocation $3.2million budget allocation 11,615 recipients 2.6 Food Voucher Program (FVP) The current recipients of the Poverty Benefit Scheme and Care and Protection Allowance receive monthly food voucher of $30.00 to supplement the cash allowance received under the two programmes.
$30voucher PBS & CP recipients 2.7 The Food Voucher Program for Rural Pregnant Mothers In line with Government’s Commitment towards MDG 4: Improving Maternal Health and MDG 5: Reducing Child Immortality, Government through the Ministry and Ministry of Health in partnership with Post Fiji limited Introduced Food voucher Programme for Rural Pregnant Mothers to encourage early bookings.

Monthly allowance of $30 is received for maximum of 10 months (9 months of pregnancy and 1 month post-natal).
$30voucher maximum of 10 months 2.8 Fire Victims Assistance A $1000 grant is provided for immediate relief to the families affected by fire.

In 2014, 141 cases were assisted.

Divisions No.


of Cases Assisted Total Funds Central Nasinu Northern North Western South Eastern South Western TOTAL 20 17 10 12 49 33 $20,000 $17,000 $10,000 $12,000 $49,000 $33,000 141 $141,000 $141,000 funds allocated 141 families assisted 18 MINISTRY OF WOMEN, CHILDREN & POVERTY ALLEVIATION | 2014 ANNUAL REPORT 11,615 recipients 2.9 Grants to Voluntary Organizations The Department continues to support Non-Government Organizations (NGOs) through an yearly grant.
Below is the breakdown of NGO’s Assisted through the Grants to voluntary Organizations: # Non-Government Organization Total Grant Nature of Request The Methodist veilomani Boys Home $20,000 Renovation of facility lautoka Special School St Christopher’s Home Fiji vocational Technical Training Centre for Persons with Disabilities Fiji Society for the Blind Homes of Hope Counter Stroke Fiji $11,440 Furniture and PEMAC Equipment $20,000 Wages for Caregivers $17,000 vocational Training $10,000 Food Expenses and Admin cost $20,000 Food Expenses $5,000 Talk shop and Care Givers workshop Fiji Disabled Peoples Federation (FNCDP) $5,000 Support Staff Fiji Association for Deaf $5,000 Administration, Interpreter services and Sign language 10 Psychiatric Survivors Association 11 United Blind Persons Of Fiji $5,000 Advocacy program $5,000 Administration costs 12 13 14 15 Spinal Injury Association of Fiji $5,000 Wheelchair program and freight Empower Pacific Sigatoka Special School $20,000 Counseling & Awareness Programme for Child Protection $6,500 Fencing of school compound The New Samaritan Mission International $5,000 IGP 16 Dilkusha Home Residential Care $20,000 Wages for Caregivers 17 Project Heaven 18 Western Disable 19 20 Fiji Cripples Society Church of Nazareen TOTAL $5,000 Screening of children eyes and ears $5,000 Rehabilitation and Workshop $10,000 Recurrent Expenditures for care of Children $100,000 Shelter for Beggers $299,940 2.10 Income Generating Program The Programme provides options of
 Income Generating ventures for the recipients of the Poverty Benefit Scheme and Care and Protection Scheme to graduate from Welfare to Workfare to improve their livelihood.
A total of 86 projects were funded through the Programme and projects ranged from canteens, livestock and poultry farming, fishing, catering, baking and tailoring.
$141,000 funds allocated 141 families assisted 1 9 MINISTRY OF WOMEN, CHILDREN & POVERTY ALLEVIATION | 2014 ANNUAL REPORT MINISTRY OF WOMEN, CHILDREN & POVERTY ALLEVIATION | 2014 ANNUAL REPORT 2.11 National Council of Older Persons The Council serves as the umbrella body of all services and programs of Older Persons as mandated by the NCOP Decree and Organizations that provides services will need to be registered under the Council.
The NCOP’s objective is to: ■ ■ Strengthen the partnership and collaboration between the Government, families, community based organizations, traditional village communities, non-governmental organizations, civil society organizations and the private sector, in creating an inclusive, protective, healthy and supportive environment for older persons and Represent the rights and interests of older persons in Fiji at all levels.
The NCOP Council was allocated with a $200, 000 Budget to spearhead the implementation of the Council ‘s mandate as per the National Ageing Policy of (2011-2015).
$200,000 funds allocated National Ageing Policy (2011 - 2015) implementation 20 MINISTRY OF WOMEN, CHILDREN & POVERTY ALLEVIATION | 2014 ANNUAL REPORT In this section: ▶ Department of Women ■ Thematic Area 1: Formal Sector Employment and Livelihood ■ Thematic Area 2: Equal Participation in Decision Making ■ Thematic Area 3: Elimination of Violence Against Women (VAW) and Children ■ Thematic Area 4: Access to Services ■ Thematic Area 5: Women and the Law 2 1 MINISTRY OF WOMEN, CHILDREN & POVERTY ALLEVIATION | 2014 ANNUAL REPORT MINISTRY OF WOMEN, CHILDREN & POVERTY ALLEVIATION | 2014 ANNUAL REPORT Department of Women Department of Women is the primary policy advisor to Government on women development and gender issues.
The functions of Department are categorized under five thematic areas as stimulated in the Women’s Plan of Action (WPA).

Thematic Area 1: Formal Sector Employment and Livelihood The goal of this thematic area is to provide awareness to women in formal sector employment on their rights under labour laws and empower women through livelihood projects.

This is aligned to both International and regional commitments that the Department fulfills through Women’s Plan of Action 2010 - 2019.
The Department provides a number of livelihood projects for women to venture into small scale business which assists families to walk out of poverty.

In 2014, the major highlight of this thematic area was the launch of the First National Women’s Expo.

This was a new initiative aimed at providing women artisans with a central platform to showcase their talents and market their products.
In addition, the Department carried out the following activities: Activity 1: Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Employment Relation Promulgation (ERP) Training This is targeted towards women in the formal sector by creating awareness on their rights under the ERP and the EEO with international and regional commitments.

The Ministry of Employment and Industrial Relations facilitated a training attended by 18 female participants.
Activity 2: Livelihood Projects The Department for Women provides a number of income generating opportunities to registered women’s groups who wish to venture into income generation projects.

In 2014, a total number of 49 women’s groups were assisted with projects such as Sewing, Poultry, Screen printing, virgin Coconut Oil (vCO), Mobile Shed Hire, Fishing net, canteen, Market stall, Bee-keeping, Bakery and fuel.
Table below summarizes the number of groups assisted in the four divisions: Number of Women’s Groups Assisted Total Cost 8 20 9 12 49 $20,186.37 $30,583.81 $20,408.27 $45,634.33 $116,812.78 Division Central Eastern Western Northern Total 22 Activity 3: Financial Literacy Training Together with livelihood Projects, the Department provides capacity building trainings for Women’s groups to ensure project sustainability.

Financial literacy training is provided to women to assist with better record keeping.
A total of 30 Women’s groups were provided with training attended by 879 participants.

In addition, three (3) financial literacy training were conducted for women market vendors in Central, Western and Eastern Divisions.

Activity 4: FNCDP Sewing Training The Department nominated 11 women from various Women’s groups to attend sewing skill trainings.
A total of 23 women graduated with certificates, including participants nominated by Department of Social Welfare and Fiji National Council of Disabled Persons (FNCDP).

Activity 5: National Women’s Expo The first National Women’s Expo was held from the 6th to 8th August with the theme “Celebrating Fijian Women’s Talent”.

The expo was the vision of former Minister for Social Welfare, Women and Poverty Alleviation Dr Jiko luveni, envisaged to have the biggest gathering of Fijian women in a National Event.
The event was Officially opened by the Rear Admiral (Retired) Hon.

Josaia voreqe Bainimarama.

About 1516 women artisans gathered at the vodafone arena to show case their products, talents and skills.

In addition, side events were organised to up skill in the areas of sewing, fabric art, MINISTRY OF WOMEN, CHILDREN & POVERTY ALLEVIATION | 2014 ANNUAL REPORT financial literacy and rocket stove construction.

This initiative was supported by sponsorship from private organisations and Financial Institutions.
Total Sales of $133,152 was recorded during the three-day event.

At the closure of the event it was declared that the Women’s Expo will become an annual event.
$133,152 total sales 1516 women artisans Total Sales by Divisions No: of Participants by Divisions Sales Percentage by Divisions $13,137 $39,795 392 477 30% 10% $46,129 35% $34,019 378 269 26% Central Eastern Western Northern Central Eastern Western Northern Central Eastern Western Northern 2 3 MINISTRY OF WOMEN, CHILDREN & POVERTY ALLEVIATION | 2014 ANNUAL REPORT MINISTRY OF WOMEN, CHILDREN & POVERTY ALLEVIATION | 2014 ANNUAL REPORT Activity 10: Sewing Machines Distribution A total of 399 sewing machines were distributed in the Central, Western and Northern divisions to assist the women in sewing of school uniforms and clothing for their families and as income generation venture.
The graph illustrates the number of sewing machines distributed: Province Macuata Bua Cakaudrove Tailevu Naitasiri Serua / Namosi Rewa Ba Ra Nadroga / Navosa NORTHERN CENTRAl EASTERN TOTAL No: of Groups Assisted No: of Sewing Machines 23 70 54 21 12 2 13 20 28 32 23 70 56 28 19 3 24 50 62 64 TOTAL (Groups) Total (Sewing Machines) 147 48 80 275 149 74 176 399 Activity 6: Grants to NGOs The grant initially targeted NGOs and later Women’s groups were included.
The table below highlights the women’s group and NGOs assisted: No 1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

Name of Project Doi Women’s Resource Center lau Qarani Women’s Resource Center Saqani Women’s Resource Center latter Day Saints Women Ministry Nausori vanilla Farm project Fiji Girl Guides Association Nakasi HART Sewing Project 6.

Methodist Women’s Fellowship Kaleli Women’s Canteen Project Budget $17,046.40 $17,283.20 $11,250.80 $4,253.45 $5,008.20 $4,359.66 Nadonumai Women’s Group BBQ Stall $4,950.22 7.

8.

9.
8.

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Catholic Women’s league Matanisivaro Women’s Piggery project Grace Trifam Ministry Trash for cash recycle project 10.

Fiji Girl Guides Association 11. lewa Women’s Group Bakery Project 12.

Nalawa Women’s Group Rest House $4,999.37 $5,000.00 $2,000.00 $1,226.92 $1,314.00 13.
IGP Hands & Feet Women’s Group $3,556.75 Activity 7: Bilateral Cooperation Training for Women’s Economic Empowerment Training of Trainers for Fiji: Value Addition of Fish Processing Products Department of Women Staff attended a two weeks training on fish products processing with Department of Fisheries and Ministry of Youth Officials facilitated by Indonesian experts.

The training included packaging the products, preservation, marketing and value addition.
Activity 8: Women’s Resource Centre (WRC) In 2014, four WRC was approved; two for Western Division while Central and Northern division had one center each.

Activity 9: Women’s Extension Centers 2014, recorded the highest number of Women extension center constructed.

A total of 21 extensions were constructed; 7 in Western division, 2 in Northern division, 6 in the Eastern and Central division respectively.
24 MINISTRY OF WOMEN, CHILDREN & POVERTY ALLEVIATION | 2014 ANNUAL REPORT Thematic Area 2: Equal Participation in Decision Making Representation of women in decision making bodies in the public sector continues to be a major challenge.
The Department works in collaboration with key stakeholders in enabling women to be visible in decision making through the following trainings: • • • Leadership Training BRIDGE Training Marama ni Yavusa Leadership Training the Marama-ni-Yavusa Through in collaboration with the Ministry of iTaukei Affairs trained 42 Marama-ni-Yavusa across the four division as illustrated in the pie chart: leadership training 10 10 3 19 Central Eastern Western Northern Thematic Area 3: Elimination of Violence Against Women (VAW) and Children violence against women and children is a violation of fundamental human rights Prevention of violence against Women is everyone’s responsibility.
The Ministry in collaboration with Stakeholders ensures that victims and survivors of gender based violence have access to services and are dealt accordingly by respective agencies.

Activity 1: Zero Tolerance Violence Free Community (ZTVFC) ZTvFC aims to empower women, men and children through human rights advocacy, media campaign and community training on services for elimination of violence against women and children.
It further focuses on improving response to crime against women and children and improved access to justice.

A total of 17 communities were declared ZTvFC through coordinated effort between the Ministry and relevant Stakeholders.
2 5 MINISTRY OF WOMEN, CHILDREN & POVERTY ALLEVIATION | 2014 ANNUAL REPORT MINISTRY OF WOMEN, CHILDREN & POVERTY ALLEVIATION | 2014 ANNUAL REPORT # Division Date Community Name/ Location Northern 30/01/2014 Nabouono village, Macuata Northern 31/01/2014 Nawailevu village, Macuata Northern 26/06/2014 Yasawa village, Cakaudrove Northern 27/06/2014 Namoli village, Macuata Western 25/03/2014 Waikubukubu village, Tavua Western 25/03/2014 Nadelei village, Tavua Western 26/03/2014 Nabila village, Tavua Western 13/05/2014 Koronubu Settlement, Ba Western 05/06/2014 Seniyaya Settlement, lautoka 10 Western 06/06/2014 Dreketi Community, lautoka 11 Western 11/06/2014 Tauvegavega Settlement, Ba 12 Western 13/06/2015 vatukacevaceva village, Ra 13 Western 21/06/2014 Malake village, Ra 14 15 16 17 Central Central Central Central 29/04/2014 Naitauvoli village, Naitasiri 29/04/2014 veniuqa village, Tailevu 17/06/2014 Nakaile village, Tailevu 28/08/2014 Navesi village, Suva Activity 2: Gender Based Violence Training with the Fiji Police Force The Department facilitated training on Gender Based violence to Police recruits held at the Fiji Police Academy on 26th November.
The Training focused on enabling the Police Officers to have a better understanding of issues arising from gender based violence and how they can be better dealt with.

Activity 3: Legal Literacy Training A total of 23 trainings were conducted across the four Division.

Activity 4: Women and Children Summit The Women and Children Summit was organized targeting Zero Tolerance violence Free Communities (ZvTFC).
171 participants from 38 ZvTFC across the 4 divisions (Northern-6, Western-18, Central-10 and Eastern-4) attended the summit.

The summit was also attended by Child Protection Officers, Department of Social Welfare and trained Community Facilitators.

Thematic Area 4: Access to Services Activity 1: Sexual Reproductive Health Unit The highlights in 2014 were the establishment of the Sexual Reproductive Health Unit funded by UNFPA.
reached 62 The Sexual Reproductive Health Project communities (Central-22, Western- 19, Northern-15 and Eastern-6) providing sexual reproductive health training and health screening in partnership with Medical Services Pacific.

90% of these communities are registered Women’s Groups under the Department.
Activity 2: Solar Grandmothers The Ministry in partnership with Indian High Commission and FlAMMA identified 10 iTaukei women to undergo training on solar engineering technology at Barefoot College in India.

Activity 3: Rocket Stove Through the Climate Change program, 4 communities were identified and trained on Rocket Stove construction which is part of climate change adaptation and mitigation.
Activity 4: Rural Women’s Day The Rural Women’s Day is celebrated annually to honor the contribution of rural women towards development.

26 MINISTRY OF WOMEN, CHILDREN & POVERTY ALLEVIATION | 2014 ANNUAL REPORT Thematic Area 5: Women and the Law The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) was adopted in 1979 by the UN General Assembly, commonly known as International Bill of Rights for Women.
A wide consultation was conducted in the four divisions towards Fiji’s 5th CEDAW State Report.
The table below highlights the consultations held; Division Name of District Venue of Consultation Date of Consultation Central Central Central Western Western Western Western Northern Northern Northern Eastern Eastern Navua District PA conference Room,Navua Naitasiri District veitalacagi Conference Room, vunidawa Korovou District Korovou CMF Hall, Korovou Ba District Ra District Tabaiwalu Hall, Nailaga village vatusekiyasawa village Hall Tavua District Tavualevu Community Hall Sigatoka District Tuibarata Community Hall labasa District Commissioner Northern Division Conference Room Savusavu District Nakama AOG Hall Taveuni District Provincial Hall SSvM lau Yatu lau Arcade Ovalau District lomaiviti Provincial Council Meeting House A total number of 220 women and 8 men were part of the consultation.
06/05/2014 07/05/2014 08/05/2014 28/05/2014 30/05/2014 29/05/2014 27/05/2014 19/05/2014 20/05/2014 21/05/2014 15/04/2014 14/05/2014 2 7 MINISTRY OF WOMEN, CHILDREN & POVERTY ALLEVIATION | 2014 ANNUAL REPORT MINISTRY OF WOMEN, CHILDREN & POVERTY ALLEVIATION | 2014 ANNUAL REPORT In this section: ▶ Corporate Services Department ■ Administration and Human Resource Management ■ Accounts Section 28 MINISTRY OF WOMEN, CHILDREN & POVERTY ALLEVIATION | 2014 ANNUAL REPORT Corporate Services Department The Corporate Services Department of the Ministry is responsible for the overall human resource management, staff recruitment and development and financial services to ensure the Ministry achieves its day to day operational functions in an effective and efficient manner.
1.0 ADMINISTRATION AND hUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT The Ministry has a total of 235 Officers (150 Established Staff, 33 Government Wage Earners and 52 Project Officers).

During this period, there were 30 appointments, 5 terminations, 3 resignation, 3 transfers and 1 case of Discipline.
Projects Officers 52 Wage Earners 33 Established Staff 150 3 1 3 5 Appointments Terminations Resignation Transfers Discipline 30 The Ministry adheres to the standard HR policies aligned to the recruitment policy of Public Service commission (PSC).

The Ministries standard recruitment process sets guidelines to ensure workforce capability and capacity recruiting, selection and promotion.
In addition, the Ministry in consultation with PSC developed (draft) Strategic Workforce Plan, learning & Development Plan and Human Resource Manual.

The Ministry continued to provide training for its staff through available local (33 courses) and international training (20 courses) opportunities to address skills and knowledge gaps.

An Officer is required to attend three trainings annually.
In addition to training, the Ministry also adopted ongoing capacity building through; ▶ Deputized for supervisors ▶ Contribute in decision making process ▶ Sharing of responsibilities ▶ Rotation of duties ▶ Acting opportunities The Administration Section is also responsible for the Registry Section which plays an important role in storing and safe keeping of information.

In addition, the Administration section manages the Ministry’s assets and logistics.
The Annual Board of Survey in 2014 was conducted and reports were submitted to Ministry of Finance.

In terms of assets, a Fixed Asset Register is maintained.

The implementation of the Services Excellence Principals and Framework aimed at the continuous improvement and innovation of the Organization.

The visionary leadership style contributes to the successful implementation of Service Excellence Awards (SEA) Initiatives within the Ministry.
2 9 MINISTRY OF WOMEN, CHILDREN & POVERTY ALLEVIATION | 2014 ANNUAL REPORT MINISTRY OF WOMEN, CHILDREN & POVERTY ALLEVIATION | 2014 ANNUAL REPORT The Organization SEA Team took the lead role in ensuring those SEA Initiatives were incorporated in each Department deliverables.

The Ministry received a Commitment level award in 2014.

At the end of the year, the Ministry organized an Annual Awards Night to recognize and reward staff for their achievements.
2.0 ACCOUNTS SECTION The Account Section carries out its responsibilities through the following task: 1.

Management of Payments (Accounting Financial function) Payment to Social Welfare beneficiaries and service providers Closing of 2014 Accounts and ■ ■ ■ Meeting financial requirements of the Ministry 2.
Compliance and Monitoring ■ ■ ■ Adhering to Financial Regulations through provision of Financial Statement to Ministry of Finance (salary reconciliation, petty cash and bank reconciliation, IDC and Drawings Adapting to Ministry of Finance instructions through Finance Circulars and Attend to Audit queries 30 MINISTRY OF WOMEN, CHILDREN & POVERTY ALLEVIATION | 2014 ANNUAL REPORT In this section: ▶ Financial Statements and Reports ▶ Acronyms 3 1 MINISTRY OF WOMEN, CHILDREN & POVERTY ALLEVIATION | 2014 ANNUAL REPORT MINISTRY OF WOMEN, CHILDREN & POVERTY ALLEVIATION | 2014 ANNUAL REPORT FINANCIAL STATEMENT AND REPORTS Ministry of Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation SPECIAL PURPOSE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 31 December 2014 32 MINISTRY OF WOMEN, CHILDREN & POVERTY ALLEVIATION | 2014 ANNUAL REPORT MINISTRy OF WOMEN, ChILDREN AND POvERTy ALLEvIATION SPECIAL PURPOSE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2014 TABLE OF CONTENTS INDEPENDENT AUDIT REPORT..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................3 MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................5 STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND ExPENDITURE FOR THE YEAR
 ENDED.........................................................................................................................................6 31 DECEMBER 2014......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................6 APPROPRIATION STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2014..................................................................................................................................7 STATEMENT OF lOSSES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2014 ...........................................................................................................................................8 NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE SPECIAl PURPOSE FINANCIAl STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2014..................................................................................................................................................................................................9 3 3 MINISTRY OF WOMEN, CHILDREN & POVERTY ALLEVIATION | 2014 ANNUAL REPORT MINISTRY OF WOMEN, CHILDREN & POVERTY ALLEVIATION | 2014 ANNUAL REPORT 3 34 MINISTRY OF WOMEN, CHILDREN & POVERTY ALLEVIATION | 2014 ANNUAL REPORT 4 3 5 MINISTRY OF WOMEN, CHILDREN & POVERTY ALLEVIATION | 2014 ANNUAL REPORT MINISTRY OF WOMEN, CHILDREN & POVERTY ALLEVIATION | 2014 ANNUAL REPORT MINISTRy OF WOMEN, ChILDREN
 AND POvERTy ALLEvIATION MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE FOR ThE yEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2014 We certify that these special purpose financial statements: (a) fairly reflect the financial operations and performance of the Ministry of Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation and its financial position for the year ended 31 December 2014; and (b) have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Financial Management Act 2004, the Finance Instructions 2010 and Finance Circular 16/2006.
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02/06/15 5 36 MINISTRY OF WOMEN, CHILDREN & POVERTY ALLEVIATION | 2014 ANNUAL REPORT MINISTRy OF WOMEN, ChILDREN AND POvERTy ALLEvIATION STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURE FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2014 RECEIPTS State Revenue Commission Total State Revenue Agency Revenue Miscellaneous Revenue Total Agency Revenue TOTAL RECEIPTS EXPENDITURE Operating Expenditure Established Staff Unestablished Staff Travel & Communication Maintenance & Operations Purchase of Goods & Services Operating Grants & Transfers Special Expenditure Total Operating Expenditure Capital Expenditure Construction Purchases Grants & Transfers Total Capital Expenditure value Added Tax Total Expenditure Notes 3 (a) 3 (b) 3 (c) 3 (d) 3 (e) 3 (f ) 3 (g) 3 (h) 3 (i) 3 (j) 3 (k) 3 (l) 3 (m) 6 2014 $ 1,367 1,367 16,227 16,227 17,594 3,711,554 603,724 252,441 811,647 629,534 27,656,516 490,396 34,155,812 235,520 - 902,037 1,137,557 241,463 2013 $ 1,949 1,949 5,471 5,471 7,420 2,901,265 493,431 179,218 486,847 479,576 24,050,035 247,618 28,837,990 149,492 - 629,335 778,847 220,646 35,534,832 29,837,483 3 7 MINISTRY OF WOMEN, CHILDREN & POVERTY ALLEVIATION | 2014 ANNUAL REPORT MINISTRY OF WOMEN, CHILDREN & POVERTY ALLEVIATION | 2014 ANNUAL REPORT MINISTRy OF WOMEN, ChILDREN AND POvERTy ALLEvIATION APPROPRIATION STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2014 SEG ITEM Established Staff Unestablished Staff Travel & Communication Maintenance & Operations Purchase of Goods & Services Operating Grants & Transfers Special Expenditure Total
 Operating Costs Capital Expenditure 8 10 Capital Construction Capital Grants & Transfers Total Capital Expenditure Budget Estimate Appropriation Changes Revised Estimate Actual Expenditure Lapsed Appropriation $ 3,478,881 424,442 170,900 477,826 655,800 32,441,220 677,430 $ 232,693 179,494 86,326 338,219 (30,482) (910,183) (615,864) $ $ 3,711,574 3,711,554 603,936 257,226 816,045 625,318 603,724 252,441 811,647 629,534 31,531,037 27,656,516 615,864 490,396 $ 20 212 4,785 4,398 (4,216) 3,874,521 125,468
 38,326,499 (165,499) 38,161,000 34,155,812 4,005,188 180,000 800,000 980,000 55,566 106,259 235,566 906,259 235,520 902,037 161,825 1,141,825 1,137,557 46 4,222 4,268 13 value Added Tax 282,400 3,674 286,074 241,074 44,611 TOTAL EXPENDITURE 39,588,899 - 39,588,899 35,534,832 4,054,067 The net transfer of funds during the year of the Ministry is as follows: (a) $232,693 was net transfer into SEG I Established Staff from other SEGs (b) $179,494 was the net transfer into SEG 2 Unestablished Staff from other SEGs (c) $86,326 was the net transfer into SEG 3 Travel and Communication from other SEGs (d) $338,219 was the net transfer into SEG 4 Maintenance and Operation from other SEGs (e) (f ) $30,482 was the net transfer from SEG 5 Purchase of Goods and Services to other SEGs $910,183 was the net transfer from SEG 6 Operating Grants and Transfers to other SEGs (g) $61,566 was the net transfer from SEG 7 Special Expenditure to other SEGs (h) $55,566 was the net transfer into SEG 8 Capital Construction from other SEGs (i) (j) $106,259 was the net transfer into SEG 10 Grants and Transfers from other SEGs $3,674 was the net transfer into SEG 13 vAT from other SEGs 7 38 MINISTRY OF WOMEN, CHILDREN & POVERTY ALLEVIATION | 2014 ANNUAL REPORT MINISTRy OF WOMEN, ChILDREN AND POvERTy ALLEvIATION STATEMENT OF LOSSES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2014 Loss of Money There was no loss of money recorded in 2014.
Loss (other than money) The Board of Survey for 2014 was not completed for the Northern, Western and Central/Eastern Divisions in 2014.

In addition, no Board of Survey was carried out for the Social Welfare Department and the Corporate Section of the Ministry for the year 2014.

The Ministry recorded a loss of safe amounting to $962.
8 3 9 MINISTRY OF WOMEN, CHILDREN & POVERTY ALLEVIATION | 2014 ANNUAL REPORT MINISTRY OF WOMEN, CHILDREN & POVERTY ALLEVIATION | 2014 ANNUAL REPORT MINISTRy OF WOMEN, ChILDREN AND POvERTy ALLEvIATION NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE SPECIAL PURPOSE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2014 NOTE 1: REPORTING ENTITy The Ministry of Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation is responsible to alleviate poverty through providing welfare support to the underprivileged, Child and Family Services, empowerment of women and gender streaming, administration of poverty Alleviation Programmes through housing assistance grants and seed grants for income Generating Projects to eradicate poverty.
NOTE 2: STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTING POLICIES (a) Basis of Accounting In accordance with Government accounting policies, the special purpose financial statements of the Ministry for Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation is prepared on cash basis of accounting.

All payments related to purchases of fixed assets have been expensed.

The special purpose financial statements are presented in accordance with the Financial Management Act 2004 and the requirements of Section 71(1) of the Finance Instruction 2010.
The preparation and presentation of a Statement of Assets and liabilities is not required under the current Government accounting policies, except for that of the Trading and Manufacturing Accounts.

(b) Accounting for value Added Tax (vAT) All income and expenses are vAT exclusive.

The Ministry on a monthly basis takes out vAT output on total money received for expenditure from Ministry of Finance.
vAT input on the other hand is claimed on payments made to the suppliers and the sub-contractors for expenses incurred.

The vAT payment as per the Statement of Receipts and Expenditures relates to vAT input claimed on payments made to the suppliers and sub-contractors for expenses incurred and vAT payments to FRCA.

Actual amount paid to FRCA during the year represent the difference between vAT Output and vAT Input.
(c) Comparative Figures Where necessary, amounts relating to prior years have been reclassified to facilitate comparison and achieve consistency in disclosure with current year amounts.

(d) Revenue Recognition Revenue is recognised when actual cash are received by the Ministry.
9 40 MINISTRY OF WOMEN, CHILDREN & POVERTY ALLEVIATION | 2014 ANNUAL REPORT NOTE 3: SIGNIFICANT vARIATIONS a) The State Revenue decreased by $582 or 29.9% in 2014 compared to 2013 due to the deduction of commission at source from insurance premium payable to the relevant companies.

b) The Miscellaneous Revenue increased by $10,756 or 196.6% in 2014 compared to 2013 due to lesser stale cheques and refund allowances for Poverty Benefit Scheme (PBS) recipients as a result of closed or invalid bank accounts.
c) The Established Staff costs increased by $810,289 or 27.9% in 2014 compared to 2013 due to payment of temporary relieving officers from SEG I. d) The Unestablished Staff costs increased by $110,293 or 22.4% in 2014 compared to 2013 due to the appointment of temporary relieving Officers.
e) The Travel and Communications costs increased by $73,223 or 40.9% in 2014 compared to 2013 due to the increase in operational activities of the Ministry such as introduction of paymaster visit to remote areas, Ministerial visits and consultations and Program Managers Meetings.

f ) The Maintenance and Operations costs increased by $324,800 or 66.7% in 2014 compared to 2013 due to additional vehicles provided to the Ministry.
g) The Purchase of Goods and Services increased by $149,958 or 31.3% in 2014 compared to 2013 due to increase in demand for staff training.

h) The Operating Grants and Transfers increased by $3,606,481 or 15% in 2014 compared to 2013 due to the introduction of Expanded Food voucher Program for Pregnant Mothers in rural areas and increase in the number of recipients for the Poverty Benefit Scheme, Social Pension Scheme and Care and Protection Scheme.
i) j) The Special Expenditure increased by $242,778 or 98% in 2014 compared to 2013 due to the implementation of new programs such as Gender Equality and Reproductive Rights and Fiji’s first ever Women ‘s Expo.
The Capital Construction expenses increased by $86,028 or 57.5% in 2014 compared to 2013 due to extension and construction of new Women’s Resource Centres in 2014 k) There was no Capital Purchases budget in 2014. l) The Capital Grants and Transfers increased by $272,682 or 43.3% in 2014 compared to 2013 due to assisting Church of Nazreen for the Beggars Safe Home and payment for the Fire victim cases.
m) The value Added Tax increased by $20,817 or 9.4% in 2014 compared to 2013 due to the increase in other expenditure allocations.
10 4 1 MINISTRY OF WOMEN, CHILDREN & POVERTY ALLEVIATION | 2014 ANNUAL REPORT MINISTRY OF WOMEN, CHILDREN & POVERTY ALLEVIATION | 2014 ANNUAL REPORT MINISTRy OF WOMEN, ChILDREN AND POvERTy ALLEvIATION NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE SPECIAL PURPOSE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2014 NOTE 4: DETAILS OF APPRORIATION ON ChANGES The Ministry of Finance approved the following transfer of funds during the year: Virement Number From To Amount ($) v24001/14 v24002/14 v24003/14 v24004/14 v24005/14 v24006/14 v24007/14 v24008/14 v24009/14 v24010/14 v24011/14 v24012/14 v24013/14 v24014/14 v24015/14 v24016/14 SEG 7 SEG 6 SEG 6 SEG 6 SEG 1 SEG 1 various Allocations various Allocations SEG 1 various Allocations SEG 1 SEG 1 various Allocations SEG 1 SEG 1 various Allocations SEG 8 SEG 10 various Allocations various Allocations SEG 1 SEG 2 various Allocations SEG 2 SEG 1 SEG 2 SEG 2 SEG 2 SEG 2 SEG 1 SEG 1 SEG 2 39,566 100,000 307,170 420,000 27,692 4,930 9,362 7,302 143,420 41,657 4,930 24,935 7,321 9,234 38,741 18,783 The Permanent Secretary approved the following virements under delegation from the Minister of Finance: Virement Number Dv2402 Dv2403 Dv2404 Dv2406 Dv2407 Dv2408 Dv2409 Dv2410 Dv2411 Dv2412 Dv2413 Dv2414 Dv2415 Dv2416 Dv2417 Dv2418 Dv2419 Dv2420 Dv2421 Dv2422 Dv2423 Dv2424 Dv2425 From SEG 5 SEG 7 SEG 6 SEG 7 SEG 6 SEG 6 SEG 6 SEG 6 SEG 6 SEG 6 SEG 6 SEG 6 SEG 6 SEG 6 SEG 6 SEG 6 SEG 6 SEG 6 SEG 6 SEG 6 SEG 6 SEG 6 SEG 13 To SEG 3 SEG 4 SEG 3 SEG 8 SEG 6 SEG 4 SEG 3 SEG 3 SEG 3 SEG 3 SEG 3
 SEG 4 SEG 4 SEG 4 SEG 10 SEG 6 SEG 4 SEG 4 SEG 10 SEG 4 SEG 4 SEG 5 SEG 13 Amount ($) 4,634 6,000 5,522 6,000 49,087 18,180 4,878 6,689 10,904 812 20,832 6,100 18,780 20,000 20,000 907,814 50,000 50,000 10,000 140,000 15,000 3,762 31,796 11 42 MINISTRY OF WOMEN, CHILDREN & POVERTY ALLEVIATION | 2014 ANNUAL REPORT MINISTRy OF WOMEN, ChILDREN AND POvERTy ALLEvIATION NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE SPECIAL PURPOSE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2014 Virement Number Dv2426 Dv2427 Dv2427
 Dv2428 Dv2431 Dv2432 Dv2433 Dv2435 Dv2436 Dv2437 Dv2438 Dv2439 Dv2440 Dv2441 Dv2442 Dv2443 Dv2446 Dv2447 From SEG 6 SEG 6 SEG 4 SEG 4 SEG 6 SEG 4 SEG 6 SEG 4 SEG 3 SEG 13 SEG 4 SEG 4 SEG 6 SEG 4 SEG 6 various Allocations various Allocations SEG 4 To SEG 4 SEG 3 SEG 3 various Allocations SEG 6 SEG 3 SEG 4 SEG 4 SEG 4 SEG 13 SEG 4 SEG 3 SEG 6 SEG 4 SEG 3 SEG 4 SEG 4 SEG 4 Amount ($) 31,275 10,000 15,000 15,000 586,542 9,134 23,952 3,300 2,600 16,457 4,300 2,800 22,600 3,100 401 3,917 3,310 2,157 12 4 3 MINISTRY OF WOMEN, CHILDREN & POVERTY ALLEVIATION | 2014 ANNUAL REPORT MINISTRY OF WOMEN, CHILDREN & POVERTY ALLEVIATION | 2014 ANNUAL REPORT Acronyms ADCS ADFS AO (PPU) AO (SW) AO (W) CO DSW DW EO (T) Assistant Director Child Services Assistant Director Family Services Administration officer (Post Processing Unit) Accounts Officer (Social Welfare) Accounts Officer (Women) Clerical Officer Director Social Welfare Director Women Executive Officer (Training) PAS – Corporate/HRM Principal Assistant Secretary – Corporate PAS – Finance Principal Assistant Secretary – Finance PRO PS PWO (N) PWO (W) SAS Principal Research Officer Permanent Secretary Principal Welfare Officer (Northern) Principal Welfare Officer (Western) Senior Assistant Secretary SWIO (CEDAW) Senior Women Interest Officer (Convention on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women) SWIO (l) SWIO (R) Senior Women Interest Officer (livelihood) Senior Women Interest Officer (Research) SWIO (WPA) Senior Women
 Interest Officer (Women Plan of Action) SWO (C) SWO (IS) SWO (NW) SWO (P) SWO (R) SWO (SE) SWO (SW) Senior Welfare Officer (Central) Senior Welfare Officer Senior Welfare Officer (North West) Senior Welfare Officer Senior Welfare Officer (Research) Senior Welfare Officer (South East) Senior Welfare Officer (South West) 44 MINISTRY OF WOMEN, CHILDREN & POVERTY ALLEVIATION | 2014 ANNUAL REPORT 46 MINISTRY OF WOMEN, CHILDREN & POVERTY ALLEVIATION | 2014 ANNUAL REPORT