SUVA, Feb. 7 (Xinhua) -- The Ministry of Women and Children in Fiji faces challenges in securing suitable housing and rehabilitation facilities for street kids, according to its Permanent Secretary Eseta Nadakuitavuki on Friday.
Nadakuitavuki said a recent initiative aimed at helping street kids especially those under 18 has seen some success after a rehabilitation program has been implemented in partnership with Inspire Pacific with 17 children graduating from it recently.
These children are now being placed back into the school system or vocational training, depending on their needs.
However, she said this success is overshadowed by an ongoing lack of facilities for housing the children during their rehabilitation.
Nadakuitavuki said the ministry is considering creating permanent housing solutions, including the potential for using capital expenditure funds to establish a dedicated facility. ■
