ABC International Development (ABCID) has announced the the successful participants for the upcoming 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup Commentary and Mobile Journalism Training programme from around Oceania.

ABC International Development (ABCID) is the international development branch of Australia’s national public broadcaster, the Australia Broadcasting Corporation (ABC).

ABCID supports, connects, and empowers people in the Asia-Pacific region, and globally, to have a voice in the decision-making processes that affect their lives. We foster the development of inclusive media, broadcasting capacities, research, and education.

The successful candidates are:

Commentary training participants:
•Vaine Anau Ki Te Moana Riva Nicole Mateariki, Cook Islands
•Finau Vulivuli, Fiji
•Asinate Wainqolo, Fiji
•Adi Arieta Tinai, Fiji
•Josephine Navula, Fiji
•Skola Sengi, Papua New Guinea
•Sonia Grace Embahe, Papua New Guinea
•Madelene Daphne Cristobal, Philippines
•Frances Salesa, Samoa
•Elizabeth Osifelo, Solomon Islands
•Cynthia Seda Mewa, Solomon Islands
•Neomai Fakaʻanaua ki Vahanoa Maʻuluʻulu, Tonga

Mobile Journalism training participants:
•Siulepa Grey, American Samoa
•Losirene Varanisese Marama Lacanivalu, Cook Islands
•Talei Gaunavinaka Matairakula, Fiji
•Sereana Salalo, Fiji
•Noreen Dada, Papua New Guinea
•Louiseanne Laris, Papua New Guinea
•Cleverlyn C. Mayuga, Philippines
•Venice Furio, Philippines
•Mavis Podokolo, Solomon Islands
•Eliza Kukutu, Solomon Islands
•Meleseini Tufui, Tonga
•Anasilini Ratuva Nakiole, Vanuatu

ABC International Development are excited to have them as a part of these highly competitive programmes and can’t wait to hear their unique perspectives during the tournament.

SOURCE: OFC/PACNEWS