THEIR dream to be self-sufficient started back in 2011, with the help of AUSAID they were able to set up 48 solar panels. Foundation for Rural Integrated Enterprises & Development main office has been on solar power for more than a year — in Tuvu, outside of Lautoka. Unfortunately Tropical Cyclone Evan wreaked havoc in the country and did not spare FRIEND causing heavy damage to their infrastructure but luckily majority of the panels were saved.

June 5, 2017

Power of the sun

THEIR dream to be self-sufficient started back in 2011, with the help of AUSAID they were able to set up 48 solar panels. Foundation for Rural […]
June 5, 2017

Let’s help cool the Earth

IN its effort to address climate change the Foundation for Rural Integrated Enterprises & Development (FRIEND) launched its “Be Cool — Cool the Earth” initiative program […]
June 4, 2017

MPA plan for river

THE Rewa River will soon be declared a Marine Protected Area (MPA) in an effort to protect its marine environment. The declaration, to be made tomorrow, […]
June 2, 2017

Guidelines to help organic farmers manage crop tests

WHILE organic farming is a niche area in Fiji, a non-government organisation (NGO) has developed the country’s first comprehensive guides on naturally managing crop tests. The […]