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In Fiji, youth are fighting for a sustainable future, learning from their elders, and enhancing coral reef conservation
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Fiji Police validates mapping of the investigation process of sexual and gender-based violence

The sexual offences mapping exercise presents a nine-step visual map of the process that survivors of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) go through from their first point of contact with the Fiji Police Force until their case is presented in Court. The mapping provides a coverage of the processes and procedures that the Fiji Police Force would need to go through when encountering survivors of SGBV.

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REACH service delivery aids Tonga’s recovery efforts

It has been seven months since the Hunga Tonga–Hunga Ha’apai volcanic eruption on 15 January 2022 that left behind a trail of devastation for the Kingdom of Tonga. As the country continues its efforts to build back better, the UN Development Programme (UNDP) through its Rights, Empowerment and Cohesion (REACH) project is supporting the Government of Tonga and non-governmental organizations to deliver crucial services to communities.

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Women and youth to strengthen capacities in climate resilience education and water safety

A four-day workshop to strengthen capacities in resilience education and water safety management for women and youths in the Republic of Marshall Islands kicked off in Majuro today. Focusing on Climate Change, Disaster Risk Reduction concepts, activities, approaches and pedagogies, the training will equip participants with the relevant knowledge and practices for a more climate resilient water safety management in the RMI.

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Increased financial literacy and agricultural tools to improve market vendors livelihood

Meredani Vunaki of Galoa village in the district of Tavuki fully supported her husband's attendance at the ANZ Money Minded program training in Solodamu village in February this year. Her husband made sure to teach his family what he learned from the training before leaving for New Zealand in May as part of the Pacific Labour Scheme program.

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What we do

In the Pacific, UNDP provides regional and country support to ten countries - Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Kiribati, Republic of the Marshall Islands, Nauru, Palau, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu - and regional support to five countries - Cook Islands, Niue, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, and Tokelau - together with a total population of 2.4 million. We work on effective governance, inclusive growth as well as resilience and sustainable development.  

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Tackling global challenges through local action

It is well understood that unlocking financing is pivotal when it comes to enhancing resilience and that accessing international financing has significant barriers, particularly for Small Island Developing States. We also understand that the climate and disaster risk finance that is available is finite, and difficult to access in a timely fashion. Even when we do access support – the financing we receive often lacks flexibility and isn’t sufficient or proportionate to the vulnerability and risks we seek to address.

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Our Impact

1.8

million

people in Fiji, PNG, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga and Vanuatu, now have access to formal financial services.

9,000

households

supported with livelihoods recovery, community infrastructure, early warning systems, and Post-Disaster Needs Assessment after Tropical Cyclone Harold in Fiji, Solomon Islands, Tonga, and Vanuatu.

10.99

hectares

of mangrove forests and 5.57 hectares of coastal areas in Kosrae State, FSM were rehabilitated.

4

women

were elected as Members of Parliament for the Solomon Islands 2020 National Elections. It is the the highest number ever in its law-making body.

200≈

new jobs

created in green/blue businesses in the Pacific.

1,777

people

reached in Tonga through the REACH project Fiji model.

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