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Drue Village Women's Group A group of vibrant women striving to better our community.

With support from Women’s Fund Fiji, we launched the Rise and Thrive model that empower women and encourage family participation in community development.

🌿 Drue Women’s Group Project Update 🌿The Drue Women’s Group continues to play a key role in supporting the Drue Village ...
08/06/2026

🌿 Drue Women’s Group Project Update 🌿

The Drue Women’s Group continues to play a key role in supporting the Drue Village Beautification Project.

One of the highlights this year has been the installation of a new signboard for Drue Village School ensuring a meaningful contribution that reflects the group’s commitment to education and community pride.

This achievement was made possible through the collective efforts of the Drue Women’s Group, in partnership with the Drue Village Education Committee and the Youth Group.

stronger, more vibrant village for our children and future generations.

08/06/2026

🌸 Drue Village Women’s Group Update 🌸

This week, the Drue Village Women’s Group Committee came together to plan activities for the coming months ahead.

After a well-deserved break over the past month, our mothers returned refreshed and ready to move forward. The break allowed families to focus on the recent school holidays — support their daughters with netball camps, with many travelling to Suva, taking part in home clean-ups, tending to farms, and meeting important family commitments.

We also marked an important milestone with the conclusion of the Women’s Fund 8-month support program. This has been a valuable journey for all our members, and we are grateful for the learning and growth it has brought.

In the coming weeks, the group will gather to reflect on this experience and provide each woman a space to share their reflections, discussing what worked well, what challenges were faced, and how we can improve as a group as we move forward.

Looking ahead, the women are excited to strengthen their plans and initiatives for the second half of the year (July – December 2026), continuing to support one another to build stronger families and communities.



Suva – Fiji - The Drue Village Women’s Group is honored to be invited to participate in the Women’s Fund Fiji 6-Month Re...
19/05/2026

Suva – Fiji - The Drue Village Women’s Group is honored to be invited to participate in the Women’s Fund Fiji 6-Month Reflection and Learning Workshop, which is currently taking place this week in Suva at Novotel Lami.

The workshop brings together Sustainability Grant partners under the theme “Reflecting on Our Journey to Strengthen and Sustain Impact.” Representing our group are Alena Jikau and Ane Salabogi, who are joining fellow partners to reflect on progress, share lessons, network and explore ways to sustain impact beyond the life of the grant.

This important gathering also features insights from recent monitoring visits across Fiji’s Central, Northern, Western, and Eastern divisions, creating a valuable space for collective learning and reflection.

We are proud to contribute to this dialogue and ensure that the voices and efforts of women in Drue and the neighbouring village Navuatu, continue to inspire and strengthen sustainable change.

Vinaka Vakalevu Fund Fiji for the this great opportunity.




Building Resilient Communities: Drue Village’s Investment in the Future Kadavu, Fiji — When you build a resilient commun...
13/05/2026

Building Resilient Communities: Drue Village’s Investment in the Future

Kadavu, Fiji — When you build a resilient community, you build a community that can withstand the shocks of life. For decades, Drue Village has endured rural to urban migration in search of better opportunities, natural disasters, the COVID-19 pandemic, , rising costs of living, and continuous social obligations that is often inevitable.

In an effort to prepare better for the future, the Drue Village Women’s Group invited the Unit Trust of Fiji (UTOF), Fiji National Provident Fund (FNPF), and Fijian Holdings to share information about their services and products. The initiative aimed to create a culture of investment where families can grow their funds with interest, ensuring financial security for generations to come.

From 5th– 7th May 2026, UTOF conducted a registration and awareness program in Drue Village, Kadavu. The outreach focused on promoting financial literacy, encouraging savings and investment, and increasing access to UTOF’s services for villagers and surrounding communities.

📊 Key Highlights
• New Accounts Opened: 42
• Existing Accounts Updated: 7
• Participants Receiving Financial Awareness: 45
• Digital Service Inquiries: 15
Services included new investor registrations, account updates, dividend reinvestment guidance, and awareness sessions on long-term wealth creation and digital investment tools.

💡 Lessons Learnt
• Rural communities show strong interest in investment when information is clear and simple.
• Face-to-face awareness builds trust and encourages participation.
• Many participants need further education on long-term investing and dividend reinvestment.
• Strong interest exists in children’s investment plans and family-based savings.
• Access to financial services in maritime communities remains limited, highlighting the importance of outreach.
• Village leadership support significantly boosts attendance and engagement.

Speaking after the program, the Unit Trust of Fiji Officer, emphasized the importance of financial literacy in empowering communities to plan ahead, invest wisely, and build resilience against life’s inevitable shocks.

This initiative is a financial inclusion, with a focus on access to more information and education that focuses on empowering families, strengthening communities, and creating a sustainable future.

Conclusion: The Drue Village outreach was a success, enabling Drue and Navuatu villagers and neighbouring communities to begin their investment journey with UTOF. The strong participation reflects the growing need for accessible financial education in rural and maritime Fiji. Continued outreach and follow-up engagement will further strengthen investor confidence and long-term participation.





Strength in Unity, Impact Through Action Proper planning and coordination lead to greater results and lasting impact. La...
12/05/2026

Strength in Unity, Impact Through Action

Proper planning and coordination lead to greater results and lasting impact. Last week, the Drue Village Women’s Group demonstrated the power of collective action as they balanced household responsibilities during the school holidays while successfully running programs supported by the Fiji National Provident Fund, Unit Trust of Fiji, and Fijian Holdings Unit Trust. The week also included the graduation ceremony marking the conclusion of the Women’s Fund Fiji–funded eight-month program, a milestone that reflects the commitment to empowering women and strengthening communities.

Despite the unexpected passing of one of our members, the women of Drue stood together in solidarity, showing respect and compassion in times of grief. This unity extended into the consultation meeting with the Fiji Military Forces Engineering Unit, where Drue community members engaged in discussions about the construction of the Evacuation Center. Such participation ensures that voices from every household are heard, reinforcing the Fiji Government’s priority of inclusive community development and resilience building.

Throughout the week, the Drue Village Women’s Group committee and members showed up with strength, supported by men, youths, and the village chief. Their dedication embodies the UN principle of leaving no one behind—reaching the unreached and ensuring that every member of the community benefits from progress. These efforts highlight the transformative power of collaboration, where proper planning and coordination pave the way for sustainable impact for future generations. Vinaka Vakalevu to Women’s Fund Fiji for your continued support in making this vision possible. More impact stories from this intervention will be shared in the next posts.

Drue Village Women’s Group Financial Empowerment DriveThe Drue Village Women’s Group is proud to host FNPF, UTOF, and Fi...
01/05/2026

Drue Village Women’s Group Financial Empowerment Drive

The Drue Village Women’s Group is proud to host FNPF, UTOF, and Fijian Holdings Unit Trust next week as they share their services and products with our community. This event is designed to help women, children, and youth prepare for the future, strengthen financial well-being, and build resilience against life’s uncertainties such as natural disasters, unemployment, rural-to-urban drift for education, and unexpected losses.

Why Join?
• Voluntary Contributions to FNPF: With competitive interest rates, these savings will support education, housing, and retirement goals.
• Joint Card Applications: Serving as a national ID and making financial access easier for families and individuals.
• UTOF & Fijian Holdings Unit Trust Products: Explore diverse investment opportunities to grow your savings.

Benefits
• Secure your children’s future through higher education.
• Plan confidently for housing and retirement.
• Build financial resilience against unexpected challenges.
• Empower women and youth to take charge of their financial future.

Take Action
Uncertainties do happen—but preparation makes all the difference. Make it count. Come, learn more about these services, and take the first step toward investing in your future.

The future belongs to those who prepare well for it. It’s never too late to invest and grow your money, that will contribute to your well-being and future








30/04/2026

Community Announcement

Drue Village, Sanima Kadavu
5th – 7th May 2026

The Fiji National Provident Fund (FNPF), UTOF Fiji, and Fijian Holdings Unit Trust will be visiting Drue Village next week!

This is your opportunity to:
• ✅ Get your joint cards done
• ✅ Invest your money to buy shares
• ✅ Sign up for voluntary payments

Venue: Drue Village, Sanima Kadavu Dates: 5th – 7th May 2026

🌺 All are welcome — come and take part in building your financial future! 🌺

Initiative by the Drue Village Women’s Group, with the support by Women’s Fund Fiji

Monitoring Field Visit by Women's Fund Fiji This week, we were honored to welcome the Women’s Fund Fiji team for two da...
30/04/2026

Monitoring Field Visit by Women's Fund Fiji

This week, we were honored to welcome the Women’s Fund Fiji team for two days of monitoring in our village.

As grantee partner- under the Rise and Thrive Model, this visit gave us the opportunity to share our journey, our challenges, and the positive impact the program has had on our women and community.

The team listened to the voices of our members and beneficiaries from Drue and Navuatu, hearing firsthand how support has strengthened livelihoods and empowered women to step into new roles beyond the home.

We were also privileged to host a workshop by the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Health Division, which focused on livelihood initiatives. Many of our women gained valuable skills during this training, equipping them to sustainably support their families and contribute to community development.

These engagements reaffirmed the importance of collaboration and continued support. We are grateful to Women’s Fund Fiji and the Ministry of Agriculture for walking alongside us in building stronger, thriving communities.

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