women empowerment
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Fiji Women‑Owned SMEs Face FJ$200–250 Million Financing Gap, WEBC Says at WIN Convention
Fiji’s women-owned MSMEs are confronting a substantial financing gap, highlighted at a national convention focused on turning promise into growth. The talks spotlight practical fixes—from new lending models and digital finance to streamlined procurement—that could unlock opportunity for women entrepreneurs and boost the economy.
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Fiji’s Subashni Lal expands Freedom Farms into a women-led, climate-resilient farming hub with mushroom training center and BSFL tech
From librarian to farmer, Subashni Lal rebuilt her path in Fiji, turning setbacks into Freedom Farms—a growing, women-led venture rooted in diverse crops and practical, climate-smart innovations. With BSFL feed, solar incubators and a budding mushroom training center, her story hints at resilience, community training, and new agricultural possibilities.
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Asco Motors Becomes Bronze Sponsor for Fiji’s WIN Convention 2026 to Empower Women
Asco Motors steps up as a Bronze Sponsor for the WIN Convention 2026, backing a bold push to invest in women and transform Fiji’s future. The partnership signals growing private-sector support for women’s leadership, skills development, and new opportunities that could reshape the business landscape.
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Fiji partners with KOICA to boost women’s digital literacy under WEENAP 2025–2030
Fiji moves to empower women in the digital era through a new partnership with KOICA. The Digital Literacy Program aims to boost skills, support entrepreneurship, and strengthen community capacity, prioritizing rural and maritime communities as it advances WEENAP 2025–2030.
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Fiji, KOICA Launch Digital Literacy Drive for Rural and Informal Women Under WEENAP 2025–2030
Fiji is rolling out a KOICA-backed digital literacy program aimed at boosting women’s tech skills and entrepreneurial opportunities. Targeting rural, maritime, and informal communities under WEENAP 2025–2030, the initiative seeks to narrow the digital gender gap and widen inclusive economic participation.
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NZ MFAT-Funded Women’s Fund Fiji Expands Incomes and Skills of Rural Women in Fiji’s Northern Division
Fresh field insights from Fiji’s Northern Division reveal how targeted overseas funding is helping women-led enterprises grow, build skills, and boost household resilience in remote communities. From beekeeping to handicrafts, these programs are generating income despite rugged terrain and weather challenges—and empowering women leaders for the road ahead.
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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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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 by—are now locally stocked, easing daily costs and travel for residents. A small investment, big impact on a community-led business.
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Fiji Rural Women Lead Solar Freezer Rollout to Boost Income and Food Security
Two Fiji Island villages are stepping up women’s economic power with solar-powered freezers. Funded by Women’s Fund Fiji and guided by women-led, community plans, the project preserves fish and produce longer, cuts waste, and opens new income opportunities—while growing local leadership and sustainable, village-owned enterprises.
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Westpac Fiji Unveils 2026 30 Grants for Women and Girls Education Under Balance the Scales Theme and New Entry Formats
Westpac Fiji kicks off its 2026 round of the Women and Girls Education Grants with a bold new theme and tailored entry ideas for primary to adult learners. Thirty grants are up for grabs, spanning creative formats and tiered awards designed to boost education and empower Fiji’s women and girls. A focused push on practical,…