LEADERSHIP Fiji has announced a new partnership with Merchant Finance Pte Ltd, initiating a three-year collaboration focused on enhancing leadership development in the country. This alliance emphasizes a shared goal of empowering upcoming leaders and aiding in Fiji’s sustainable growth.
Merchant Finance, a leading financial institution in Fiji, is recognized for its support of community-driven initiatives. By joining as a Silver Partner, the organization reinforces its commitment to social responsibility through investments in leadership training and capacity-building programs.
Under this agreement, Merchant Finance will offer crucial financial backing for Leadership Fiji’s key development programs, networking events, and community projects. These initiatives aim to equip participants with essential skills, knowledge, and values to foster positive change in their communities.
The three-year commitment from Merchant Finance will support Leadership Fiji in nurturing a new generation of leaders capable of addressing contemporary challenges and influencing the future of the nation. Veilawa Rereiwasaliwa, CEO of Merchant Finance and a graduate of Leadership Fiji’s 2017 program, expressed his excitement about the partnership, stating, “Good businesses invest in their people, and Leadership Fiji is the best leadership development provider in the country. We are proud to support them.”
Sharyne Fong, CEO of Leadership Fiji, welcomed the collaboration, emphasizing that it will ensure Fiji’s future is entrusted to capable leaders dedicated to building a just society. The partnership aligns with Leadership Fiji’s strategy to broaden its initiatives, including plans for a Leadership Centre for Fiji and the Pacific, thereby creating lasting benefits for the Fijian community.