The Vodafone ATH Fiji Foundation, dedicated to uplifting, empowering, and enriching lives, made a noteworthy impact at their 5th Multidisciplinary (Pacific) Conference.
Held at the Crowne Plaza Fiji Nadi Bay Resort & Spa yesterday, the foundation awarded $141,500 to 14 charities.
Marking a major milestone, the foundation has announced remarkable growth and impact in recent years. They now have a robust network of 10 impactful programs supporting 100 charities annually.
Collectively, they have invested an impressive $50 million in social services, forming enduring partnerships with 1000 program charity partners and a broad network of collaborators.
Their efforts have involved collaborations with over 2000 charity organizations, reaching 800 villages and supporting 400 schools with direct grants totaling $12 million.
Foundation chairman Lionel Yee emphasized that each grant, partnership, and initiative is guided by a unified mission: “The mission is to uplift, empower, and enrich the lives of those we serve,” he said.
Ivan Fong, CEO of the Amalgamated Telecom Holdings Group of Companies, was the chief guest at the conference, which had the theme “Catalysing Vitality: Innovations and Insights for Sustainable Wellbeing.”
The conference highlighted the integration of technology, legal frameworks, educational strategies, and community engagement to tackle complex health and societal challenges.
Mr. Fong discussed several objectives of the conference, noting, “The objectives were to identify and explore issues in our communities both locally and across the Pacific. By exchanging ideas, we can come up with solutions.”
He added, “Enhance digital connectivity, explore and implement digital solutions, social media strategies, and emerging AI technologies to boost connectivity and efficiency among Pacific NGOs.”