The Women’s Fund Fiji (WFF) has awarded more than 970,000 to 15 organizations across Fiji, advancing gender equality, women’s leadership, and community resilience. The grants support projects across key areas such as addressing gender-based violence, economic empowerment, climate justice, women’s leadership, and advocacy.
Board chair Patricia Naisara highlighted that these grants offer more than financial backing; they reflect a deep commitment to communities driving enduring change. “Empowering women and gender-diverse groups to drive the change they envision. Our vision for the fund is to foster inclusive and long-term funding models that are responsive to the intersectional realities of feminist social change and that honor principles of redistribution and acknowledgement of our true culture, our powerful values, and our diverse people,” she said.
The 2025 cohort comprises 11 sustainability grants and four movement-building grants. Four organizations are joining the fund’s network for the first time: Drue Village Women’s Club (Kadavu), Soqosoqo Vakamarama Macuata, Sign Language Interpreters Association Fiji, and Aruka Fiji. Other grantee partners include the Naitasiri Women in Dairy Group, Ba Women’s Rugby Association, Lifebread Stay Connected Foundation, Taveuni Women Empowerment Support Group, Tikina o Mudu Women’s Group, Soqosoqo Vakamarama iTaukei, Soqosoqo Vakamarama iTaukei Lau, Save The Children, Transcend Oceania, FemLINK Pacific, and Medical Services Pacific.
This round underscores WFF’s commitment to funding grassroots and feminist organizations that operate across urban, rural, and remote communities. By supporting a broad mix of groups—ranging from disability and sign-language organizations to rural women’s clubs—the fund aims to enhance local capacity, expand advocacy reach, and sustain community-led responses to both everyday challenges and systemic inequalities.
Outlook and value
– The emphasis on inclusive, long-term funding models suggests a durable framework for feminist social change that respects local contexts and leadership.
– The inclusion of diverse groups—from sign-language associations to women’s rural networks—helps ensure wider reach and more resilient communities facing climate, economic, and social pressures.
– This investment aligns with a broader trend of international and regional partners backing grassroots women’s movements, reinforcing the importance of community-led development in Fiji.
Summary
The Women’s Fund Fiji has distributed over 970,000 in grants to 15 organizations to advance gender equality, leadership, and resilience. Four new partners join the network, and the funding continues to emphasize sustainability and movement-building across Fiji’s diverse communities, signaling strong ongoing support for grassroots women’s initiatives.
Positive note
These grants strengthen local capacity and networks at a pivotal time for communities confronting climate-related impacts and persistent gender inequalities. By empowering a wide range of grassroots actors, the program helps broaden services, advocacy, and inclusion, contributing to a more equitable and hopeful future for Fiji.
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