Join a traditional village, become a member of a Fijian family and work alongside a Fijian youth group (aged 18-35) as you explore local and global issues together. Develop cross-cultural skills and discuss solutions to achieve key aspects of Fiji's National Development Plan and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
An outreach programme for rural communities, each morning you will collaborate with members of a Fijian youth group (aged 18–35-year-olds) to develop technique and skills of your favourite sports at grass roots level. In small groups, mixed international participants and community members, a variety of sports will be delivered at your discretion to not only focus on improving technique, knowledge of developing an effective structured session and the dedicated planning and intention behind a session, it promoted physical activity in a fun way, supporting the aims of our partners in rural communities.
Sport is a passion for Fiji, it is a love that runs deep across the whole country. Because of this, sport is used as a tool to promote health and wellness for rural communities by many of Think Pacific's partner organisations. Fiji is facing a national health crisis, with the highest rates of NCDs in the world, caused by changing diet and lack of activity for specific groups, particularly women, children and the elderly. These projects are a fantastic opportunity to, at a community level, boost energy with outside participation and begin developing the confidence and knowledge of the next layer of community leaders, the youth. The sport sessions on the project are fun and engaging, but there is more to them than just playing the game! Think of a sports camp… now place that in a Fijian village… that's what this project is.
Project at a Glance
- Meaningful 1-Month program in the Fiji Islands.
- In partnership with Fijian Government, registered Youth Groups & Fijian Charities.
- Complete cultural immersion – Live with a traditional Fijian family.
- Work alongside Fijian youth in every aspect of the project
- Travel to rural locations in Fiji, off the beaten track.
- Opportunity to develop your own skills alongside encouraging others to do the same.
- Develop cultural intelligence and leadership skills that employers really value.
- Foster confidence, self-esteem, and life-skills in young Fijian adults.
