The 39th anniversary of Kiribati’s independence has been observed with the awarding of honours to five i-Kiribati who have given service to their nation. One of two women among the five is Norma Yeeting, executive director of the Kiribati Family Health Association (KFHA).

Ms Yeeting was given the award by the Kiribati Government.

KFHA works in partnershp with Family Planning New Zealand to deliver the Kiribati Healthy Families Project.

Ms Yeeting leads a team of 15 at KFHA where she has worked since 2010.

Ms Yeeting was earlier named one of the 70 most inspiring women in the Pacific.

Read more about the Kiribati Independence Honours

Read more about the Kiribati Health Families Project.