community development
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World Water Day 2026: Fiji pledges two more water tanks for Korovuli Village to boost rural water security
World Water Day unfolds with a new lifeline for Korovuli Village: community water tanks that promise safer water and more time for schooling and livelihoods. Backed by FRIEND and government support, the initiative spotlights a broader push to close the rural-urban water gap as additional upgrades and groundwater plans take shape.
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Dakuni on Beqa Island breaks ground on new kindergarten and infant school to boost early education
Dakuni marks a turning point for Beqa Island as a village kindergarten and infant school begin to rise, supported by local partners. The new facilities promise safer, closer-to-home early education and relief for families who previously faced long journeys for their children’s schooling.
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Vodafone ATH Foundation funds $2,500 pilot to help Fiji MSMEs go cashless and sell online
Fresh funding is sparking a grassroots push to help Fiji’s micro and small businesses go cashless and sell online. A hands-on program blends digital sales training with financial literacy and a mentorship network—designed to ripple through communities.
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Vanua Levu Receives Record $800k in Grants for 203 Groups from Fiji’s Ministry of Multi-Ethnic Affairs
Communities across Vanua Levu are receiving a major grants boost aimed at supporting multi-ethnic and faith-based initiatives. The rollout highlights a broader push for inclusive development, with an emphasis on quick support for grassroots projects and careful upfront oversight.
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Over 100 Matainoco women harness sewing and screen printing skills in a community-led programme to boost income and resilience
More than 100 women and girls in Matainoco are joining a community-led empowerment program that blends sewing, screen printing and financial literacy to turn everyday talents into income, boost confidence, and strengthen families.
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84 Western Division groups awarded first round of $2m multi-ethnic grants for 2025–2026
Eighty-four community groups in Fiji’s Western Division kick off the 2025–2026 multi-ethnic grants, part of a $2 million boost. The funding backs a diverse mix of local projects—from cemetery upgrades to solar installations—aimed at strengthening culture, faith, and community cohesion.
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Levukana Shall Rise: Women Lead Sustainable Farming in Fiji Village as Men Share Duties and Boost Local Income
Women in Levukana Village on Vanuabalavu are stepping into the fields beside men as a local development programme overturns decades of gender norms. Levukana Shall Rise trains women in farming, land rights and finance, turning subsistence labour into income and reshaping village leadership—one harvest at a time.