334 articles tagged "assistance"
The Fiji Red Cross volunteer teams have been out and about during this rainy season, assisting and handing out relief supplies to families that have been affected by the recent flood in the west. As of yesterday af
In light of the devastating earthquakes that have struck Vanuatu, the Fiji National University (FNU) is launching a special appeal to provide support for those affected, particularly children and youth. FNU says th
The mother of the 3-year-old girl who is undergoing treatment in India for severe aplastic anaemia is once again seeking assistance to buy her medication and treatment at the hospital. Severe aplastic anaemia is a
Good news as the villagers of Tamusua in Yasawa will now have proper transportation after the Government of Japan provided them with a new fibreglass boat with two outboard engines worth $215,728. The Government of
Villagers in Navutulevu Village in the Serua province will not have to worry about light, water and crossing access issues anymore after the commissioning of a transformative project funded by USAID through the Peace Co
A family in Tavua Town, who tragically lost everything in a fire during Diwali, is seeking assistance to rebuild their lives and buy books for their daughter, who is currently studying for her MBBS exams. Jikash Pr
Accessing the World Wide Web will not be a problem for the students and teachers of Buakonikai Primary School on Rabi Island after the Government of Australia, in partnership with the Ministry of Education and Its Time
Fiji Football Association has donated $32,819 to WOWS Kids Fiji as part of their aid in the fight against childhood cancer in Fiji. In a statement, Fiji FA says the funds were raised during the Fiji FACT and Battle
Villagers of Vunaniu Village in Serua will not have to worry anymore about going for weeks without water after a heavy rain event as they were gifted four 10,000 litre water tanks today. According to the villagers,
Fiji has officially signed a standby $75 million loan agreement with Japan International Cooperation Agency to enhance its disaster recovery and rehabilitation capabilities. While speaking during the signing ceremo
Families are being urged to stay connected with their older relatives as neglecting elderly parents can lead them to lose hope and their will to live. This has been highlighted by Poor Relief Society President, Sab
Good news for Dilkusha Methodist High School students as they received 100 desks and chairs valued at $9,500, which will significantly impact their lives. While officiating the handover ceremony, Minister for Educa
1,700 boreholes are expected to be constructed around the country, with 500 in Vanua Levu, 1,000 in Viti Levu and 200 in the maritime areas. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad say
The Fijian Cup, an iconic festival of sporting tournaments, returns this November, bringing together teams from across the globe to compete in 7s, Touch, and Rugby League 9s with over $50,000 in prizes for each code.
About 171,611 Fijians in the Rewa Delta, Naitasiri, and parts of Tailevu will now benefit from 17 newly installed flood early warning systems. The government say this advanced network of four rainfall stations, sev
Diabetic patients will navigate easily in both rural and urban areas as Asco Motors donated a Hilux vehicle to Diabetes Fiji to reinforce its commitment to improving health outcomes and supporting community health. As
Fiji will not have to worry about finance in case of a major natural disaster as Japan has committed to provide a concessional loan of about $72 million should a disaster strike. This comes as the Japanese and Fij
Technical skills in the fisheries sector are expected lifted after the Ministry of Fisheries and the Overseas Fishery Cooperation Foundation of Japan (OFCF Japan) signed a Memorandum of Understanding to implement the Fi
The villagers of Rukua in Beqa believe they have been blessed after receiving a boat and an engine from the Minister for Rural and Maritime Development and Disaster Management that aims to generate revenue to cover thei
Following concerns raised by residents in Field 40 Lautoka about lack of assistance to families living in informal settlements whose homes were destroyed by termites, Assistant Minister for Women, Children and Social Pr
