“I realised that I have been selected from many other candidates globally, 19 of us through out the world were short-listed and have been interviewed in October 2014,” he said. “As founder and director of the local initiative, it’s challanging to have confidence and trust from international organisations and donor partners to recognise my responsibility towards my indigenous community and country”.
Mr Puiahi is adamant that with this opportunity, he is committed to take part in all sessions of the program and to demonstrate interest, diligence, and ethics. Mr Puiahi holds a Bachelor Degree in Management and Public Administration. After graduating in 2004 he went and worked for Education Authority in Kiribati under the Catholic Church program for two years. In 2008 he worked for Live and Learn for four years. Then 2012 saw him starting his own organisation.
Hans Thoolen on Human Rights Defenders and their awards 
February 25, 2015 at 04:27
Worthwhile achievement for a local initiative (NGO)
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