Random Quotes

“I have achieved a lot: organising women’s self-help groups, getting the children to attend school, and providing basic needs such as water, electricity and street lights. Even men could not have done so much. ”

— member of a women’s group supported by CWS in Tamil Nadu

Fiji

Population: 860,740
Capital: Suva
Life expectancy: 69 years
GNI per capita: $2,720
Literacy: 93%
Fiji comprises 332 islands and atolls. Although a relatively high income country compared to its Pacific neighbours, 40-50% of the population is considered poor. Political instability since the May 2000 coup has exacerbated poverty, especially within vulnerable communities. Trade liberalisation is putting pressure on the garment manufacturing and sugar industries.

Fiji

Our work

CWS’s partner in Fiji, the Ecumenical Centre for Research, Education and Advocacy aims to increase community awareness and action on economic justice, social issues and conflict resolution. Activities include:

  • Living wage campaign
  • Voter education
  • Youth peace and development programmes
  • Training local peace facilitators
  • Community leadership
  • Working with people in newly forming informal urban settlements

Our partner

Ecumenical Centre for Research, Education and Advocacy
www.ecrea.org.fj/