community support
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New Zealand-based Golden Oldies Mission marks 15 years in Fiji, shifting to sustainable, community-led development
Golden Oldies Missions marks 15 years in Fiji, moving from quick relief to long-term, community-led development. The New Zealand volunteers return year after year, nurturing local enterprises—from micro-finance networks to coffin-making and community gardens—focusing on sustainability, friendship, and lasting impact.
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Yellow Ribbon Walk in Bua Shows Community Support for Reintegration of Former Inmates in Fiji
Yellow ribbons and messages of hope filled Bua as a week-long campaign on rehabilitation and reintegration drew to a close. The community rally underscored a growing call for second chances and renewed belonging for former inmates, signaling a hopeful path forward for local reintegration efforts.
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Vaturu District School in Nadi Receives Bunk Beds for Boys’ Hostel Through Kimaya Brighter Minds Trust
Rural Fiji pupils get a timely boost as a local trust steps in to provide bunk beds and support for the boys’ hostel. The upgrade follows a headteacher’s appeal and highlights how community partnerships can directly improve daily life and learning. Plans are already in motion to extend similar upgrades to the girls’ hostel and…
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Solar-powered freezer fuels Kadavu village shop, while Bua’s community pond readies for fish stocking
Two rural Fiji initiatives move from planning to practice, quietly reshaping access to protein and livelihoods. In Kadavu, a woman-led shop now stocks frozen goods with a solar-powered freezer, easing off-grid shopping. Up in Bua, a community pond is ready to begin stocking fish, armed with new infrastructure and practical training. These milestones show how…
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The Coffee Club orchestrates hands-on CSR makeover at Ralete Primary School in Nadi, Fiji during its annual conference
Volunteers from The Coffee Club network descend on a Fiji school for a hands-on CSR day, revamping classrooms, the library and outdoor spaces. A tangible reminder that when a global network comes together, real progress can be made—embodying the Make It Matter spirit.
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Giya Geetanglie Prasad’s Vision Restored After Community-Funded Eye Surgery Abroad
Months of fundraising culminate in a life-changing turn for a Fiji teen: renewed sight after an overseas eye surgery. A community’s swift generosity transformed a daunting medical journey into hope for a return to school next year.
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Gau villagers back government for three terms, citing roads, solar freezers and boreholes in Fiji’s rural development push
Gau’s villages are sending a clear message: continued leadership is delivering tangible gains on the ground—from roads and solar freezers to boreholes. With new plans for rural policy, a local shipbuilding facility, and expanded training, the future looks more connected and resilient.
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Ba FC to donate gate takings to Tuimasi Manuca’s cancer treatment
A Sunday clash at Govind Park becomes a lifeline for Tuimasi Manuca, as all gate proceeds from Ba FC’s match with Suva FC go toward his urgent cancer treatment. The football community is urged to pack the stands and rally behind a former Ba player who gave his all for the jersey. Beyond league points,…
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Fiji’s Ra Naari Parishad pilots gender-inclusive agri-tourism with YGAP accelerator
From a welcoming community space in Ra to a bold, women‑led agri‑tourism venture, Ra Naari Parishad is blending culture with sustainable livelihoods. With YGAP mentorship and a focus on inclusivity, the initiative aims to empower women across Ra province while showcasing local heritage and farming.