Trauma is still rife and life remains hard for many of the survivors of Cyclone Winston which hit Fiji a year ago. Winston was the worst storm in Fiji’s recorded history, killing 44 people and leaving thousands in makeshift shacks and tents. The director of the Fiji charity, Foundation for Rural Integrated Enterprises & Development (FRIEND) Sashi Kiran said floods and non stop rain since the end of last year have meant continued strife for people at Winston’s “Ground Zero” in Ra province on the main island Viti Levu.

February 21, 2017

Resilience amid the struggle – one year on from Cyclone Winston

Trauma is still rife and life remains hard for many of the survivors of Cyclone Winston which hit Fiji a year ago. Winston was the worst […]
January 31, 2017

US and partners tackle climate change projects

US Ambassador to Fiji Judith Cefkin has revealed there are several climate change projects being conducted in the country. The projects, which falls under the Pacific-American […]
August 18, 2016

Engaging Youth in organic farming

A two year project aimed at reviving organic agriculture in the Saivou District of Ra was launched in Nabalabala Village in Rakiraki.
August 12, 2016

Project Aimed At Reviving Organic Agriculture To Be Launched

A Farm to Table approach will be used to promote agriculture as a viable career option and engage youth. A two year project aimed at reviving […]