Veramu, Joseph (Fiji)

Field of
Expertise
Curriculum/Material Development
Training
Detailed
Information
on Expertise
- Teaching unemployed young school leavers literacy skills in English, so they can be gainfully employed.
- Work with communities in the area of environmental literacy. This is to make it possible for them to manage and conserve their environment better.
Position and
Organisation
1) Lecturer
University of the South Pacific
2) Part-time coordinator
The Fiji Adult Community Education Group
Contact
Address
University of the South Pacific, P.O.Box 7180, Nasinu, Suva
E-mail -
Language
Proficiency
English, Fijian
Education
Background
and Degree
M.Phil. (Non Formal Education) from University of the South Pacific M.Sc. (Environmental Education Studies) from South Bank University, London




Experiences in Literacy Project:

(1) Name of the Project Literacy for Employable Skill for Youth
Name of Organiser Fiji Community Education
Duration -
Project Location Suva City area
Your Role/
Responsibility
Coordinator


Major Publication(s):

1. "A Chance for a Better Life: A Case Study of Literacy for Urban Young Adults in Suva City, Fiji," Adult Education and Development, IIZ/DVV, Bonn.
2. "Adult Community Education for Sustainability," FACETT-IIZ/DVV.

[Updated in May 1999]



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