Stories of change

Irene Lata’s journey is one of resilience, compassion, and a relentless drive to make a difference in the lives of women affected by domestic violence. As a single mother herself, Irene has faced her share of challenges, choosing not to remarry based on her personal experiences. These challenges have deeply shaped her understanding of the

For the first time in history, the island of Taveuni held a march to commemorate the global 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, a movement dedicated to raising awareness and taking action to end violence against women and girls. The event, spearheaded by the Taveuni Empowerment of Women Support Group (TEWS) in partnership with

Mafi, a 45-year-old single mother, carried the weight of years of pain. She had survived domestic violence, but the trauma left her angry and hurt. For a long time, she kept her pain inside, and it affected her life and relationships. Things began to change when Mafi joined the Confident Woman Program by the Lifebread