youth development
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Full-circle moment as Setareki Hughes inspires Fiji’s football youth at Suva’s McDonald’s League
Setareki Hughes’s Suva visit to the McDonald’s League stirred childhood memories and highlighted a simple truth for aspiring players: discipline and hard work pay off. The veteran midfielder champions grassroots football as the launchpad from village pitches to the pros, a moment that could shape Fiji’s next generation.
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Naitasiri Youth Push for Cross-Sector National Plan to Tackle Drug-HIV Crisis and Youth Unemployment
Youth leaders in Naitasiri warn that drugs, rising HIV infections and unemployment are colliding into a province‑wide crisis. They’re calling for a coordinated, cross‑sector response—linking health, economic opportunity and community action—with village projects and mobility programs offering a glimpse of the path forward.
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Fiji-led ventures seek funding at Sydney’s Pacific Showcase during Impact Investment Summit Asia Pacific
Fiji-founded impact ventures head to the Pacific Showcase in Sydney, pitching bold solutions for financial inclusion, climate resilience, and youth development. From microfinance networks empowering women to circular economy initiatives and sport-driven community programs, these projects aim to attract investment and forge partnerships that accelerate sustainable growth across the Pacific.
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Fiji’s Northern Division Netball: Primary-Driven Growth Faces a Secondary-School Transition Gap
Grassroots netball is booming in Fiji’s Northern Division as primary programs shape the next generation of players. But the jump to secondary school could stall momentum unless schools, clubs, and sponsors keep the pipeline flowing.
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Bula FC’s Young Core Tested as Coach Auvray Pushes Rapid Youth Development Ahead of South Island United Clash
Stephane Auvray hailed Bula FC’s 2-0 win but warned the result masks work still to do. With a notably young lineup, the coach says real growth comes from match experience as the team braces for another tough test against South Island United.
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Fiji rolls out nationwide youth-development push with new sports facilities, anti-doping drive and employment partnerships
Fiji reveals a bold plan to grow youth sport with new facilities, anti-doping education, and cross-sector partnerships that bridge training with work opportunities. The move aims to keep young people engaged, healthy, and ready for life beyond the field.
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New FIFA Arena futsal court opens at AD Patel College in Ba to boost grassroots football
Fiji’s grassroots football gets a new spark with a futsal court at a Ba school. The project, a collaboration between FIFA, Fiji FA and AD Patel College, aims to turn a campus space into a thriving community hub for training, play and youth development. It’s a milestone in the Arena initiative, promising safer, more accessible…