Tag: entrepreneurship
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Kadavu Shop Gains Solar-Powered Freezer After Grant, Expands Frozen Goods in Solodamu
On a remote Fijian island, a village shop gains new life with a solar-powered freezer funded by a women’s empowerment grant. Frozen staples—once hard to come… Read more
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Fiji’s Amelia East of BluVolt Enterprise Wins Woman Coastal Fisher of the Year for a Sustainable, Community-Led Aquaculture Model
Amelia East’s BluVolt Enterprise is redefining Fiji’s coastal economy by fusing conservation with sustainable aquaculture in a women-led family venture. From community-driven initiatives to a scalable… Read more
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Fiji mother of seven expands family pineapple and dalo farm after National Women in Agriculture Symposium
With a newborn in her arms and seven children at home, a rural mother attends a national Women in Agriculture symposium and returns with a plan… Read more
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Fiji’s 2023–24 Employment Survey Highlights Women’s Unemployment Gap and Barriers to Formalisation
New data reveal a skills-rich but underutilized female workforce in Fiji: high education and talent, yet few leadership roles or formal business gains—pointing to reforms and… Read more
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Fiji’s Zabeen Khan Expands Goat Herd to 150 on 101-Acre Farm, Leading a Women-Led Agricultural Revival
From a backyard herd to a thriving hillside operation, Zabeen Rukshar Khan is turning farming into a bold new chapter in Fiji. Her journey blends grit,… Read more
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Backyard to Ministry Supplier: Fiji’s Alena Berauwa Named Nursery Farmer of the Year
From a backyard plot in Ra to national recognition, Alena Berauwa’s Alena’s Nursery turns small beginnings into big opportunities for women in farming. What started with… Read more