In Fiji many NGOs and women’s groups mark
this day by organizing marches, awareness
campaigns and enacting drama. FRIEND
commemorated International Women’s Day by
inviting women from different communities to
Vunato where women were shown a
documentary on ”Saving the Planet”. It was a
feature on how women in Southern India are
involved at a community level in composting.
FRIEND is currently conducting training within
communities on backyard gardening and
composting.
In conjunction with World Environment Day (June 5th) FRIEND on a GCAP (Global Call for action Against Poverty) campaign on Environmental Sustainability (MDG No. 7) organized a clean-up campaign at Wainivakasoso, a squatter settlement situated on a peri-urban area within the boundaries of Lautoka City. The community has been working with our Field Agent Vive Liutaki on a pilot program called GROW- (Generating Resources for Opportunities and Wellbeing). The program aims to have communities and settlements to be socially and economically responsible for their environment’s sustainability and its conservation thus aligning with the Millennium Development Goals.
