Peace Corps Fiji

A decade ago, a powerful cyclone swept away the only hanging bridge in a village in the Bua Province, cutting off children from their safest route to school and farmers from the pathway they relied on to sell their crops and support their families.

The loss was devastating, but the community refused to give up. They came together, stayed persistent, and built strong relationships with local leaders, government teams, development partners, and Peace Corps Volunteer Christopher, who is based in the village and has been working closely with them every step of the way.

Now, a new bridge is rising because partnership made it possible. Every conversation, every shared plan, and every united effort helped turn hope into real progress.
This bridge is more than construction. It is a community reclaiming connection, safety, and opportunity for its future.

Strong partnerships are bringing new energy to Nasaseru Pool, Savusavu

Youth leaders in Wailevu East teamed up with Peace Corps Volunteer Emily to rebuild their Wainidruki healing pool and revive a community-led visitor experience. Their teamwork has restored pathways, created new income opportunities, and strengthened a project rooted in culture and connection.

Read more here: https://fijisun.com.fj/news/tourism/nasaseru-pool-tourism-project-revived-through-community-effort?fbclid=IwY2xjawSWrQZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe7O3YoxCgrnUhE7A7EV3Sw9SYGD5WK3ck3qjxhkXu_H8Mkn7RMVhKI_SHpOw_aem_wQiy-R5P-DOX3ipzOy1UWw

We were honored to welcome Acting Permanent Secretary for Health, Dr. Luisa Cikamatana Rauto, to the Peace Corps Fiji office. During her courtesy visit, she met with our Country Director, Mr. Charles Enciso, and our medical team to discuss ways to strengthen support for our Peace Corps Volunteers.

The visit highlighted our shared commitment to partnership and collaboration, ensuring our Peace Corps Volunteers are well supported as they serve communities across Fiji. We look forward to continuing this important work together

Click to fund: https://www.peacecorps.gov/donate/projects/pp-26-411-003/

Imagine having to climb a hill every time you need to make a phone call.
For one rural village, this is daily life. Without reliable internet, families face constant challenges. Students cannot access online learning, emergency communication is uncertain, and even sending a simple message means a long walk in the heat or rain.

But together, we can change that. A local women’s group has created a powerful plan to install a solar powered Starlink internet system in a central community building. This will bring fast, dependable internet into the village for the very first time.

Here is what makes this project so impactful:
• The women’s group will manage the service as a small community business, overseeing operations, maintenance, finances, and awareness.
• More than 40 school aged children will finally have access to the online educational tools they need.
• Households will contribute about ten dollars per month, which is less than what many currently spend traveling out of the village to get connected.
• With over twenty households expected to join, monthly revenue will exceed the service cost, allowing for long term sustainability and future upgrades.
• Extra funds will support maintenance and strengthen the women’s group, building local leadership.

This project will transform communication, improve disaster preparedness, support education, and open new opportunities for economic development.
Your support will help bring this life changing service to the community.

Click the link above to help connect a village to the world.

Life as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Fiji often means stepping into the unexpected, whether it is helping with the women's bee farm project, joining a community clean up, learning to weave mats, or in Matt and Christian’s case, suddenly becoming part of a Fijian men’s choir.

With almost no singing experience (unless you count that one year of high school choir for Matt), Matt and Christian’s jumped into rehearsals for a village competition. What started as casual kava session singing turned into hours of laughter, harmony, and everyone perfecting their roles. Matt said it felt just like being back on a team, with everyone working together toward one shared goal.

Getting to the competition was an adventure of its own. The village ‘lori’ (truck) broke down halfway there, which led to an unforgettable, very full, very cheerful bus ride. In true Fijian spirit, there was no frustration, only smiles, jokes, and good vibes all the way.

When the choir stepped on stage, the announcer highlighted the two Americans in the lineup, something you definitely do not see every day. Their performance was full of energy and pride and even brought a few audience members to tears.

And the results?
🥇 1st place in the youth category
🥈 2nd place in the men’s category

Two trophies, endless memories, and another ‘lori’ breakdown on the way home, but still plenty of laughter.

In the weeks after, the group was invited to sing in nearby villages and at kava sessions in his village. For Matt and Christian, it was more than just singing. It was connection. It was community. It was Fiji. They are incredibly grateful for the chance to learn, grow, and for how warmly the community invited them to join the choir.

Just another day in the life of a Peace Corps Volunteer in Fiji, where service meets culture, community, and moments you will never forget.