Centre for Women and children Tonga

Fasi-moe-Afi
Nukuálofa
Tonga
Phone/Fax: (676) 26567
E-Mail: cwctonga@tongatapu.net.to
Office Hours: 9am-5pm Mon-Fri
Closed on public Holidays

Aims/ Objectives
The aims and objectives of the Centre for Womaen and Children Tonga:

The Centre for Women and Children Tonga was established under the umbrella of the Catholic Women's League in 2000 and funded by New Zealand Aid (NZAID). Even though the Centre is a CWL project; it is open to everyone in the community.

The project is in its third year of operation. In November 2002, as initially agreed, NZAID embarked on Review of the Centre's Progress to date.

Funding
Funding was initially approved for the Centre for a period of three years, from January 2000 to December 2002. However, in June 2002, the Centre was informed by NZAID that it would extend its funding until June 2003, to allow sufficient time for the review to take place.

The Original Goals and Objectives
The overall goal of the project was the formal establishment and ongoing development of the Centre for Women and Children.

The Primary Project Objectives
1. Empowerment of women to address the cause and effects of the critical issue affecting the family, such as:

" Family Violence
" Abusive behavior
" Moral issues threatening the integrity of the family
" Inadequate education/awareness of issues involving family such as parental skills.
" Inefficient family income

2. Determination and promotion of preventative strategies that will increase awareness in dealing with above issues.
3. Promoting growth, knowledge and skills appropriate in dealing with the above issues and objectives.
4. The Expected Outcomes of the Project were envisages as a fully functioning Centre providing:

" Counseling services
" Awareness-raising on issues that affect women using the Centre.
" Provision of information and support to empower women.
" Training for a network of people able to support the Centre's work.