Ministry of Internal Affairs

Official account of the Local Government and Community Development Division of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Kingdom of Tonga.

[Ministry of Internal Affairs @mialgtonga]

Thanks to our colleagues from @UN_Women & @unwomenpacific for this great article on how rural Tongan women are tackling the various challenges wrought by #TCGita with hard work and leadership #IDDR2018

[UN Women @UN_Women]

In the face of increasingly severe natural disasters, resilient women of the Pacific take the lead on recovery efforts, such as in the aftermath of one of the worst cyclones in Tonga: https://t.co/QqHYp62ZXo #IDDR2018

[Ministry of Internal Affairs @mialgtonga]

Today we say goodbye to our communications advisor @StJCx thank you to @RedRAustralia and @dfat for sending him our way! #malo James!

[Ministry of Internal Affairs @mialgtonga]

Mate Ma’a Tonga!!! #MMT

[Ministry of Internal Affairs @mialgtonga]

Even in a meeting of District Officers with the Hon. Minister, Losaline Ma’asi, we are showing our love for Mate Ma’a Tonga 🇹🇴 #mmt

[Ministry of Internal Affairs @mialgtonga]

We’re flying the flags and covering the walls in Red and White, ready for the big game tomorrow!! Mate Ma’a Tonga!! 🇹🇴🇹🇴🇹🇴 #MMT

[Tonga Portal @tongaportal]

11th October 2018 The Climate Resilience Sector Pr...https://t.co/R1qsVXxzXR

[Australian High Commissioner to Tonga @AustHCTonga]

Disaster risk reduction is all in a day’s work for Tongan NGO @MORDItonga, who are working with @CAREAustralia and Live and Learn to help make houses across Tonga better able to withstand natural disasters thanks to #AustralianAid #IDDR2018 #ResilienceForAll

[Ministry of Internal Affairs @mialgtonga]

Our colleague, Samuela Pohiva, is presenting the practical steps our Division is taking to tackle #ClimateChange at the community level in #Tonga

[Ministry of Internal Affairs @mialgtonga]

“When water surges through a village, it not only destroys homes, but businesses, schools, hospitals, markets, everyday components of our lives. That is why disaster response and reduction are so important, and need a cross-sectoral approach.” Mr Paula Pouvalu Ma’u, CEO, MEIDECC

[Ministry of Internal Affairs @mialgtonga]

This morning we’re at the “Strengthening Community Resilience to Climate Change and DRR through Women’s Community Governance Structures” workshop, with our partner Ministry, MEIDECC.

[Ministry of Internal Affairs @mialgtonga]

Come work with us! We’re looking for a Senior Employment Officer, and an Assistant Secretary who specialises in Communications! https://t.co/3FEJQ6D2gk

[Ministry of Internal Affairs @mialgtonga]

The Minister, Hon. Losaline Ma'asi, briefed District and Town Officers on the Amendments to laws affecting their work.

[UN Women Pacific @unwomenpacific]

Happy to have @PolotuPaunga, Director – Women’s Affairs Division @mialgtonga & Sue Anderson - Families Free of Violence program at @UN_Women #Fiji office for a great planning &coordination meeting on how to synergize joint efforts in ending violence against women in #Tonga #EVAWG

[Ministry of Internal Affairs @mialgtonga]

“The Tonga Rural Innovation Project has enhanced community resilience and development, but while we have enjoyed some successes, we still have a long way to go to ensure that no one is left behind.” Hon. Pohiva TU’I’ONETOA, Minister of Finance and National Planning.

[Ministry of Internal Affairs @mialgtonga]

“I would like to express the sincere appreciation of the Government of Tonga to IFAD for their continuing financial assistance toward the advancement of the agricultural sector. Agriculture has been, and continues to be, the backbone of our economy.” Minister Losaline Ma’asi

[Ministry of Internal Affairs @mialgtonga]

The support we receive from the Government of Tonga, from IFAD and from others, is crucial. But I say to you; don’t be afraid to let the communities drive development. They know what they need. You have to empower them. Together we can move mountains. Dr. Vili Fauvao, MORDI

[Tonga Portal @tongaportal]

25th September, 2018 The Ministry of Internal Affa...https://t.co/bg7lxBdfGd

[Ministry of Internal Affairs @mialgtonga]

This morning we’re attending the Tonga Emergency Medical Team Country Preparedness Workshop, hosted by WHO and the Ministry of Health.

[MIC @MICTonga]

Tongan Government and IFAD launches major multi-million dollar community development initiative
https://t.co/4asCxti6Qz

[Ministry of Internal Affairs @mialgtonga]

Second session now of the Tonga Rural Innovation Project 2 Workshop, hosted by MORDI Tonga Trust #mialgtonga