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Mates Fund began in Fiji, where long-standing relationships with community leaders shaped the values, approach, and structure of the organisation today. This work is grounded in trust built over time, consistent presence, and a commitment to listening before acting.

Fiji is not just where our work started — it continues to inform how we operate across all programs.

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How the partnership began

Our relationship with communities in Fiji developed well before formal projects were introduced. Through ongoing engagement, shared time, and mutual learning, it became clear that meaningful change required long-term partnership rather than one-off interventions.

These early experiences shaped Mates Fund’s belief that development works best when communities define priorities and external partners play a supporting role.

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Focus areas in Fiji

Projects in Fiji are identified and shaped by local partners and respond to needs raised directly by the community. While initiatives evolve over time, our work in Fiji has focused on:

  • Education support, including learning resources and school-based initiatives

  • Water access and essential infrastructure, such as water tanks and community facilities

  • Health, safety, and first aid initiatives

  • Access to essential resources identified by community leaders

Each project is designed to be practical, achievable, and locally maintained.

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What impact looks like in Fiji

Over time, Mates Fund’s work in Fiji has supported hundreds of people across multiple communities, contributing to improved access to education, water, safety resources, and essential infrastructure.

Beyond direct beneficiaries, projects often have broader community impact — supporting families, schools, and shared spaces that benefit entire villages.

Impact in Fiji is measured not by scale or speed, but by continuity, trust, and outcomes that last beyond individual projects.

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Follow our work in Fiji

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Support our work in Fiji

If you’d like to support community-led work in Fiji, you can direct your donation specifically to Mates Fiji or get in touch to learn more.

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