Mollyn Nakabea 
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The Government of Japan and UNICEF are set to sign a new project aimed at preventing drug use among children and young people in Fiji.
Japanese Ambassador to Fiji Hiroshi Tajima announced a signing ceremony for the procurement of medical equipment.
He says the initiative will focus on strengthening prevention, awareness, and life skills education for children, adolescents, and families.
“This project will strengthen prevention, awareness, and life skills education for children, adolescents, and families.”
The four-year program is valued at 5.48 million US dollars.
It aims to build the capacity of teachers, health workers, police, and social services to better prevent, detect, and manage drug-related cases.
The initiative will also upgrade child and adolescent-friendly service hubs in hospitals, police stations, and schools to provide safe spaces for counselling and psychosocial support.
Tajima says the project reflects a shared commitment to investing in young people and safeguarding the nation’s future.
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