ADRA Fiji wins Inaugural Award on World Humanitarian Day
ADRA Fiji’s Gender Inclusion Efforts in DRR Recognized at Inaugural Sautu Women in DRR and Climate Resilience Awards ADRA Fiji’s commitment to advancing gender inclusion in disaster risk reduction (DRR) was recognized at the inaugural Sautu Women in DRR and Climate Resilience Awards, where the organization received the prestigious award for “Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) […]
Waste Management key to Combat LTDD Outbreak in Bua
In response to a concerning outbreak of Leptospirosis, Typhoid, Dengue, and Diarrhea (LTDD) in Bua, the Adventist Development and Relief Agency in Fiji (ADRA Fiji) has partnered with the Ministry of Health and the Bua Provincial Office to implement crucial waste management trainings in the province. This initiative aims to mitigate the health crisis by […]
Rugby Player Inspired by LMA Program
Akapusi shares his testimony on how the lifestyle program has transformed his life for the better In August of 2023, 20 Dietitians from the Ministry of Health Dietitians graduated as LMA Facilitators following a ‘Training of the Training’ course conducted by ADRA Fiji. The Live More Abundantly (LMA) program is a Lifestyle intervention developed by […]
Sustainable Livelihood Support for Asenaca
Asenaca Earns from Selling Vegetables Vegetables selling business is now thriving for 55-year-old Asenaca Titikula, despite of the remoteness of her community in Nakorotiki in Bua. It all started from her participation in the Climate Smart Agriculture Training conducted in the area by the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) Fiji which enhanced her knowledge […]
Plant based food is key to NCDs fight, says experienced Dietitian.
Ili becomes LMA champion, advocates for whole food plant based. Ilisabeta Sili, 43, has been working as a Dietitian for the past 21 years. A health professional who is an expert in nutrition and the human diet, Ilisabeta’s work blends scientific research, nutrition, behavioral science, and social science to promote health, prevent disease, and shape […]
UNDRR Head visits flood prone Naqali village
ADRA Fiji today hosted the United Nations Secretary General for Disaster Risk Reduction and Head of the UNDRR, Ms. Mami Mizutori at Naqali village in Naitasiri, one of its implementing communities in the central division. Ms. Mizutori flew into the country this week to be part of the National Disaster Awareness Week (NDAW) organised by […]
Adventist Church Commits to Inclusion
The Fiji Disabled People’s Federation (FDPF) has acknowledged the commitment by the Seventh Day Adventist Church towards inclusion at the handing over of the new Disability Access facilities to the Trans Union Pacific Mission headquarters this morning. The official handover was made by the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) Fiji after the retrofitting work […]
Mere Champions Disaster Preparedness
Women Leadership Program Empowers Women to take on Leadership roles in Communities Taking up leadership roles and being involved in decision-making is hardly a common practice in in any rural setting in Fiji taking into consideration the traditional hierarchy and protocol in place. While this is a barrier in many rural communities, Mereani Cakacaka of […]
Emergency Evacuation Drill at Flood-prone Naqali
Naqali, Fiji: A live emergency evacuation drill was conducted today at the flood-prone village of Naqali in Naitasiri as part of the disaster preparedness activity by the Adventist Development Relief Agency (ADRA) Fiji. The drill marked an end to the three-day Evacuation Centre Management training, a first of its kind to be held in Naqali, […]
Tema’s tale of survival on changed lifestyle
When you visit Naviago village outside of Lautoka, you will never miss the story of 53-year-old Temalesi and how she was nursed back to life from a life-threatening disease. Temalesi is 53 years-old and she was bedridden last year from diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis. She was told this health scare would continue to haunt her […]
