The Vodafone ATH Fiji Foundation, dedicated to uplifting, empowering, and enriching lives, made a notable impact at their 5th Multidisciplinary (Pacific) Conference.
Held at the Crowne Plaza Fiji Nadi Bay Resort & Spa, the foundation awarded $141,500 to 14 charities.
In a major milestone, the foundation announced significant growth and impact in recent years. It now has 10 impactful programs that support 100 charities annually.
Together, they have invested $50 million in social services, forming enduring partnerships with 1,000 program charity partners and an extensive network of collaborators.
Their efforts have established lasting partnerships with 1,000 program charity partners and collaborated with over 2,000 charity organizations, reaching 800 villages and supporting 400 schools with direct grants totaling $12 million.
Foundation chairman, Lionel Yee, stated that each grant, partnership, and initiative is guided by a single mission: “to uplift, empower, and enrich the lives of those we serve.”
Amalgamated Telecom Holdings Group of Companies chief executive officer, Ivan Fong, was the chief guest at the conference.
This year’s conference theme was “Catalysing Vitality: Innovations and Insights for Sustainable Wellbeing,” highlighting the integration of technology, legal frameworks, educational strategies, and community engagement to address health and societal challenges.
Mr. Fong discussed several objectives of the conference, including identifying and exploring local and regional issues to develop solutions, enhancing digital connectivity, and implementing digital solutions, social media strategies, and emerging AI technologies to boost connectivity and efficiency among Pacific NGOs.