1. Location
Betio Fishermen Association Inc situates on the islet of Betio Town on a longitude of 172˚55" 47' E and a latitude of 01˚ 21" 33' North , the southern west of Tarawa Island, capital of the Republic of Kiribati.
Kiribati, a Small Island Developing State (SIDS), lies in the equator, a remote country of 33 scattered coral atolls, 21 of which are inhabited. This small area of land dispersed throughout the 3 millions square kilometers exclusive economic fishing zone. There are three groups: Gilbert, Phoenix and Line Groups are under the jurisdiction of the Republic of Kiribati. Tarawa Island is the administrative Centre within the Gilbert Group, a flight of 3 hours to Nadi, Fiji. The growth centre Kiritimati ( in the eastern direction of Tarawa Island) in the Line Group will take 3 hours to fly to Honolulu in Hawaii. Almost all islands in the Phoenix group have no inhabitants. The island, Caroline, in the Phoenix group is one to see the first sunrise in this new Millennium. Kiribati was designated a "least developed country" by the European Community in 1979 and by the United Nations in 1987. Kiribati was recently a member of the United Nations 1998.
2. Vision
“To foster partnership and sustainable development of fishermen.”
3. Mission
- To protect and improve the interest of members.
- To conduct all our relationships with an emphasis on long-term mutual success and satisfactions, rather than short-term gain.
- To earn the trust and respect of all we work with us being an NGO of honesty, integrity and responsibility.
- To promote an environment of positive attitude and action to accomplish our vision.
- To train and motivate members and to develop co-operation and communication at all levels.
- We provide quality services to our members, development partners and stakeholders.
We are glad to advise that First Lady of the Republic of Kiribati, Madamme Meme Tong becomes our Patron in March 2008 after accepting our request to her.
4. Contact
For further information, write to Teteke Enere, General Manager, BFA, P O Box 152, Bairiki Tarawa is Kiribati. Phone: (686) 25053 Email: tetekee@bfa.org.ki or info@bfa.org.ki
We are glad to advise that First Lady of the Republic of Kiribati, Madamme Meme Tong becomes our Patron in March 2008 after accepting our request to her.
updated: January 2008
