Live and Learn Fiji

19/08/2026

World Humanitarian Day is marked every 19 August where we honour the people who show up when disaster strikes, and to recognise that in Fiji, the first humanitarians are almost always our own communities. This year's theme calls for global solidarity and stronger, locally-led response. It's a call Live & Learn Fiji has been answering for years.

When Tropical Cyclone Harold tore through Fiji in April 2020, arriving in the same season the country was locking down for COVID-19, communities faced two crises at once. When Tropical Cyclone Yasa struck as a Category 5 storm in December 2020, flattening homes across Vanua Levu and the Northern Division, the response had to be immediate, community-led, and built to last beyond the emergency phase.

Through it all, Live & Learn Fiji worked alongside communities, women's groups, and local leaders where we not only handed out aid but walked with all in our sites, leading their own recovery. This included food security and livelihood support, shelter support, clean water and hygiene support during a health emergency as well as dignity and safety for women and children in evacuation centers and building back better. Local knowledge is placed at the centre of every response we, as an Organisation undertake in our communities as we engage with our community members to better understand their needs and tailor our Emergency response.

That is what Live & Learn's vision of a sustainable and equitable world looks like on the ground: not just a single act of aid, but a long-term commitment to communities building their own resilience: before, during, and long after disaster.

This World Humanitarian Day, we honour every community member, volunteer, and local partner who has ever been first on the scene showing a true humanitarian spirit.

13/08/2026

The village of Visoqo, in the District of Namuka, Macuata, marked a significant milestone with the official launch of its community nursery and the handover of essential tools through the Kiwa EMPOWER Project.

Officiated by the Provincial Administrator Macuata Mr. Revoni Rakasalu, the launch was witnessed by invited Stakeholders, the Tui Namuka along with the villagers of Visoqo, Ravuka and Cawadevo and students of the two nearby schools.

This is all part of the Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) component of the Kiwa EMPOWER Project which addresses Food security through the promotion of climate-smart agriculture (CSA) practices, such as raised beds, composting, and the cultivation of resilient crops which in turn will help communities adapt to changing climatic conditions, reduce their vulnerability to extreme weather events, and ensure a stable food supply.

The Kiwa EMPOWER Project is also being implemented in 24 communities in Fiji, Tuvalu and Solomon Islands through the country Live & Learn Offices.

For more information, visit us www.livelearnfiji.org

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ᴅɪꜱᴄʟᴀɪᴍᴇʀ: ᴀʟʟ ᴍᴜꜱɪᴄ ʀɪɢʜᴛꜱ ʙᴇʟᴏɴɢ ᴛᴏ ᴛʜᴇɪʀ ʀᴇꜱᴘᴇᴄᴛɪᴠᴇ ᴏᴡɴᴇʀꜱ. ᴛʜɪꜱ ᴠɪᴅᴇᴏ ɪꜱ ꜰᴏʀ ɪɴꜰᴏʀᴍᴀᴛɪᴏɴᴀʟ/ᴇᴅᴜᴄᴀᴛɪᴏɴᴀʟ ᴘᴜʀᴘᴏꜱᴇꜱ ᴏɴʟʏ ᴀɴᴅ ɪꜱ ɴᴏᴛ ᴍᴏɴᴇᴛɪꜱᴇᴅ.

11/08/2026

We're excited to release the Kiwa EMPOWER Newsletter 003.

This is a snapshot of the progress, partnerships, and people driving climate resilience and nature based solutions to climate change across 24 selected communities in Fiji, Solomon Islands, and Tuvalu.

From empowering local voices to showcasing on-the-ground impact, every story reflects the collective commitment of our donors, partners, and communities towards a more resilient Pacific.

📖 Read the latest edition and discover the impact your support is making: https://canva.link/pf7kayw46z4r3n8

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Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade I European Union in the Pacific I La politique étrangère du Canada – Affaires mondiales Canada I AFD - Agence Française de Développement I New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade I Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme - SPREP I IUCN Oceania I Pacific-Community-SPC I Kiwa Initiative

30/07/2026

30/07/2026

In efforts to boost their service delivery to target Project communities, Live & Learn Environmental Education Solomon Islands underwent a three-day Training of Trainers on Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI).

Undertaken by the Kiwa EMPOWER regional team, the training provided a chance for the participants to better understand how GEDSI plays an important role in nature-based solutions actions to climate change.

Attended by staff from Live & Learn Solomon Islands, the training allowed for a greater understanding of the various components of GEDSI. It started with participants unpacking the term Gender Equality exploring the meaning of Gender vs S*x and understanding the biological facts of a Male or Female. Participants engaged in a Power Walk where they were able to identify gender norms and vulnerability, understand the varying levels of power and control which lead to different privileges that certain groups have as opposed to others. The training also provided a chance for the teams to have a better understanding of disability and accessibility for different types of impairments.

Jaydol Jacob, the Senior Project Officer for the Solomon Islands Kiwa EMPOWER team highlighted the timeliness of the training as it addressed an important aspect of the nature-based solution actions to climate change work being undertaken by the Project.

“The training has shown us the importance of inclusion and ensuring no one is left behind. Our team have been reminded of the role they play in bringing everyone together. We are now eager to go to the ground and implement with the learnings we have gained.”

The Kiwa EMPOWER Team in the Solomon Islands work in two very remote island communities namely Nifiloli in the Temotu Province and Sikaiana in the Malaita Province. These two remote sites were chosen due to their vulnerability to climate change and the various challenges they have been facing.

The Kiwa EMPOWER (Engaging Mobilization for Positive Outcome in Water, Ecosystem, and Resilience) Project combines ecosystem restoration, climate-smart agriculture, water resource management, indigenous knowledge, and inclusive decision-making to help communities thrive in a changing climate.

The Kiwa EMPOWER Project is being implemented by Live & Learn Fiji in partnership with Solomon Islands and Tuvalu and works in 24 communities to encourage the implementation of NbS through community initiatives that tangibly improve ecosystem health, functionality, and resilience, while strengthening livelihoods, food and water security in the context of climate change.

For more information, refer to our website: www.livelearnfiji.org

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Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade I European Union in the Pacific I La politique étrangère du Canada – Affaires mondiales Canada I AFD - Agence Française de Développement I New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade I Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme - SPREP I IUCN Oceania I Pacific-Community-SPC I Kiwa Initiative

27/07/2026

For generations, the women of the villages of Naiviqiri, Naivaka, Galoa and Yaqaga, in Bua, have depended on the sea for the livelihood of their families. A successful day of fishing meant a plentiful catch to sell, but it also came with a challenge. Without access to cold storage, fish and seafood had to be sold quickly or eaten on the same day before they spoil.

Today, that challenge is becoming a thing of the past. From 23–26 June 2026, four new solar-powered freezers were installed, each housed inside a risk-informed disaster-resilient shelter. These shelters, designed and built with community input, ensure that surplus seafood can be stored safely and sold when markets are accessible.

The women's clubs of all four villages spearheaded the fundraising for the shelters which were constructed by each of the communities. By the time the Dawn Renewable Energy technical team came to install the systems, the shelters were completed.

Alongside installation, 120 participants with 74 female, 46 male, 31 youths and 2 persons with disabilities took part in training sessions that covered the basic use of the freezer, proper maintenance and safe handling of the solar system. The sessions emphasized the steps to be taken as well as the precautions, to ensure longevity and resilience.

"Fishing has always been our main source of income, but travelling to Nakadrudru to sell our catch took time and money, and we often had to sell quickly rather than for a good price because we feared the fish would spoil. We’ve waited so long for a solution, and now we cannot contain our joy — with our newly installed solar-powered freezer, we can safely store our catch, sell it wisely, and improve the livelihoods of our families" — Leader of the Women's Group, Yaqaga Village

The successful implementation of the project was made possible through the collaboration and strong partnerships between all four communities, Live and Learn Fiji, Dawn Renewable Energy, the Ministry of Rural and Maritime Development and Disaster Management – PA Bua’s Office, ADO Lekutu’s Office, and the Ministry of iTaukei Affairs through the Roko Tui Bua's Office.

The Gov4Res Small Grants Initiative is supported by the New Zealand High Commission, Suva, Fiji. The UNDP Gov4Res Programme is supported by New Zealand, the Australian High Commission Fiji, KOICA Fiji Office, and the UK in Fiji.

23/07/2026

10/07/2026

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Live & Learn Environmental Education is seeking to recruit a Project Coordinator – Climate Resilient Islands Program (Phase 3) to be based in Labasa, Fiji.

Live & Learn is a local non-government organisation aiming to reduce poverty and foster greater understanding and action towards a sustainable future through education, community mobilisation and supportive partnerships.

For more information, visit our website www.livelearnfiji.org or scan the QR code provided below.

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