102 articles tagged "children"
The future of Fiji's children is set to shine brighter with the introduction of the new Early Childhood Development Policy. While speaking at the official launch of the Fiji National Whole of Government Whole of So
Children are increasingly becoming disconnected from their heritage and values as gadgets dominate their lives, affecting their ability to engage in social conversations and concentrate which has long been a cornerstone
If the negatives outweigh the positives, then Fiji will ban social media for children under 16 years after consultation. This has been highlighted by Minister of Women, Children and Social Protection, Lynda Tabuya.
Bag checks in schools should be made compulsory to combat the growing issue of children being exploited as drug peddlers. This was raised by Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection, Lynda Tabuya, when as
The students of Assemblies of God and Dr. Ram Lakhan Memorial Primary School in Tacirua have been reminded of the importance of understanding who they are and their roles in the community or village. While speaking
Children’s mental health is often overlooked, especially with challenges such as drug abuse and the rising cost of living; both of which significantly impact children’s emotional and psychological well-being. S
Save the Children Fiji has strongly condemned the recent call by the Fijian Teachers Association to reintroduce corporal punishment in schools as it has been consistently proven to lead to increased aggression, fear, an
Everything starts at home as kids are the reflection of their parents. This sentiment was shared by New Zealand’s sporting legend Sonny Bill Williams when speaking on the drug problems in Fiji. He says he gi
The Ministry of Women, Children and Social Protection is lobbying for compulsory schooling as a measure to tackle the increasing problem of child loitering and absenteeism. While speaking to fijivillage News, Minis
67 children attempted suicide or committed self-harm between 2022 and July 2024, with majority between the ages of 13 and 17 years old, according to the National Child Welfare Act database. The Ministry for Women,
The Fiji Government has introduced the country’s first-ever National Early Childhood Development Policy which focuses on improving the health, safety, and education of young children, especially during their first 1,
Scamming has become a universal problem and needs a proactive rather than reactive approach and robust legislation is needed to effectively combat and reduce scams in the country. While speaking at the National Sca
The Ministry of Women, Children, and Social Protection is struggling to have psychiatrists in Fiji and they are looking for more psychiatrists to help them protect children and their physiological needs. This has b
A concerned grandmother from Nanuku Settlement is raising the issue of parents being lazy and not doing their job in regards to sending their children to school. Nanise Marama stated to fijivillage News that even t
44 children from the St. Christopher’s, Dilkusha and Pearly Gates Home were treated to a special afternoon as they saw the Vou Fijian Flying Circus yesterday. The Ministry for Women, Children and Social Protectio
The Cure Kids Fiji500, has raised more than $150,000 for the Cure Kids Fiji Oxygen Program after circumnavigating Viti Levu. They have surpassed their target of $100,000 for Fiji. National Coordinator Fiji Ox
Save the Children Fiji is calling for a coordinated national action plan to combat the continued horrendous and shocking sexual abuse cases involving children. Save the Children Fiji’s Chief Executive Officer, Sh
As violence against children remains a major concern, Save the Children research has found that 46 percent of children surveyed would not disclose an experience of violence. The report titled ‘A Pacific Regional
The ARUKA Fiji held a barefoot walk campaign today to commemorate World International Day for Street Children at the Albert Park in Suva and to experience some of the things that those less fortunate members go through
30 children from the Hanisi Mission Assembly of God Sunday School ministry used their time out from school to be part of the church's preparation for Palm Sunday. Worrying about how to cater for the needs of the 3
