A small highland community at forefront of conservation efforts in Fiji
As the world continues to grapple with climate change, the community of Drawa in the highlands of Cakaudrove province, Vanua Levu, is setting an example for sustainable development. After 10 years of successful forest conservation and carbon trading, Drawa is now experiencing the tangible benefits of their innovative approach. From economic growth to environmental preservation, […]
Drawa Village sets platform for carbon trading
With the vision, Sustainable Forests, our Future, the Ministry of Forestry is grateful to its stakeholders, corporate organisations, individuals and communities for their collective efforts in championing this objective. This week, we highlight the sustainable and conservation efforts of Drawa Village through the Drawa Forest Conservation Project and the Drawa Block. The Drawa Block is […]
78 families residing in Newtown Hart receive assistance from Live and Learn Fiji
78 families living at the Newtown Hart in Suva have received assistance packages from the Live and Learn Fiji organisation. The assistance is funded by the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Each family received food ration packs, hygiene and washing kits. One of the recipients was 67-year-old Sera Mataika Ratu and her […]
UN CERF Supports IOM Response to Tropical Cyclone Harold Devastation in Fiji
Date: 13 November 2020 Tropical Cyclone Harold caused extensive destruction after making landfall as a category 4 storm in the Republic of Fiji on 8 April 2020. Since then, International Organization for Migration’s partnership with the Fijian NGO Live and Learn has supported the ongoing rebuilding efforts by responding to the shelter needs of some […]
Report: MoneyMinded program significantly strengthened financial knowledge
AN independent impact evaluation report of MoneyMinded, ANZ’s financial inclusion program, has found the program significantly strengthened participants’ financial knowledge, skills and capabilities. According to the findings of the study, 96 per cent of the respondents reported the MoneyMinded program had improved their financial wellbeing – meaning their ability to meet financial commitments, feel financially […]
ANZ gives to Fijian charity Live & Learn
WOMEN in Drawa communities in rural Vanua Levu will benefit from an ANZ gift of $A10,000 ($F15,300) to Fijian charity Live & Learn. ANZ raised the funds through its “Five to Thrive” leadership challenge where staff members across ANZ globally were invited to commit to five leadership behaviours as daily habits. With every challenge completed, […]