The arrival of the MV YWAM KOHA a Medical Ship operated by YWAM Ships Aotearoa on Tuesday will mark the beginning of a new partnership between the Fiji Police Force and the New Zealand based Foundation.
A meeting was held earlier this week between the Commissioner of Police Brigadier General Sitiveni Qiliho, Director Community Policing SSP Mitieli Divuana and Marty Emmet Managing Director YMAM Medical Ship NZ, Ray Totorewa, Board Member YMAM Medical Ship, Lasarusa Nasenaivalu, Rugby Plus Fiji,n Waqa Baravilala Island Breeze National Director Australia amd Josefa Matau Axellerate Sports Director to discuss the new partnership.
The YWAM Ships Aotearoa (YSA) is motivated by the foundational belief that every individual has a purpose and aims to empower a healthy future for the Pacific.
Managing Director Marty Emmet said the partnership is a civilian component of the Duavata partnership between New Zealand and Fiji having shared a rich maritime history and have a sense of responsibility to support Pacific neighbours.
Mr Emmet said YWAM is a global movement of volunteer Christians from many cultures, age groups, and traditions, dedicated to living their faith practically throughout the world.
The Commissioner of Police Brigadier General Sitiveni Qiliho welcomed the partnership adding that by working together, joint efforts would address community health and well-being issues in a holistic manner.