Stories of change

The Cicia Women’s Network today marked a significant milestone with the official opening of their stall at the Suva Flea Market, creating a direct platform for women from the five villages in Cicia to sell their products and generate income for their families. The stall, which features traditional handicrafts such as mats, masi, virgin coconut

On the rugby field every Saturday, 26-year-old Meresiana Naisau from Nukuloa Village in Saivou, Ra, runs with purpose—not just for herself, but for her young daughter who watches from the sideline. A single mother and dedicated athlete, Meresiana has been playing rugby for three years. She started in club rugby and her talent and determination

For years, the people of Yavusania Village in Sikituru, Nadi have lived in fear of the rain. What should bring life instead brought chaos—triggering severe flooding, displacing families, and eroding the riverbanks that bordered their homes. Now, a women-led initiative is changing that narrative. With support from Soqosoqo Vakamarama Ba in partnership with Women’s Fund