Our International Programs team recently travelled to Fiji to visit our local partners as part of our annual monitoring trip – to see firsthand the impact of the work you make possible through your generous donations.
As part of the field visit, the team spent time with our partners at Building Innate Resilience Through Hearts (BIRTH) Fiji and met with participants from the Community Strengthening Program to Prevent Violence —a powerful initiative we’ve supported throughout its pilot phase over the past 12 months.
This community-led program is making a real difference by raising awareness and driving action to prevent domestic violence, particularly its impact on vulnerable groups such as women, children, people with disabilities, and the elderly.
Through targeted workshops and counselling sessi0ns, the program addresses key topics including positive parenting, substance abuse, domestic violence, and mental health—empowering individuals and strengthening communities from within.
“As a single mother, I used to be quite strict with my daughters. The positive parenting workshops made me realize so many things – I now know that I need to listen to my children,” one of the participants shared.
Following a strong first year, we’re now working closely with BIRTH Fiji to design a new three-year project cycle that will expand this important work and reach even more people.
Together, with your kind support, we are building safer, stronger, and more resilient communities across Fiji.
