Catherine

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[Fane Cinavilakeba @FaneCinavi]

#HappeningNow #Sigatoka market vendors training with #MinistryAgriculture at the #SigatokaTownCouncil. Training on #cropmanagement, #farmingstrategies and #BudgetingTips

#dfat #undp #fiji #undppacific

[Fane Cinavilakeba @FaneCinavi]

#HappeningNow at #NausoriMarket the soft launch of #anz saving initiative for the market vendors in #Suva, #Nausori and #Ba.

#m4c #dfat #undp #fiji
#socialeconomicempowerment

[Fane Cinavilakeba @FaneCinavi]

#HappeningNow Agriculture Training for #marketvendors and #farmers based in #nadi.

#m4cproject #dfat #undp #NadiMarket #SustainableFarming

[Jone Tuiipelehaki @tuiipelehaki]

“While responding to Kumar’s concerns, Singh agreed that there are job stresses but people now take sick leave as though it is an entitlement.”

Sir, sick leave IS an entitlement. As long as it’s still within the total number for the contracted period.

[UNDP Pacific Office in Fiji @UNDP_Pacific]

Local economic development in action, under Markets 4 Change! 27 vendors recently gathered in Solomon Islands 🇸🇧 to learn new knowledge and skills, on savings, planning, and prioritizing needs and wants for business growth, paving the way for local economic development.

[UNDP Pacific Office in Fiji @UNDP_Pacific]

In Auki, the provincial capital of Malaita Province in Solomon Islands 🇸🇧, the town's market is a melting pot of economic activity. Read more at the following link about Auki's women market vendors, a driving force for local economic development: https://t.co/TOIfwIIepM

[UNDP Pacific Office in Fiji @UNDP_Pacific]

Congrats to our 12 grantees of the Drua Innovation Small Grant Scheme! Thanks to our partnership with @gouv_lu 🇱🇺 and @FijiGovernment 🇫🇯, these projects - of which 45% are women-led - are set to make a big impact in driving #innovation and #sustainability.

[UNDP Pacific Office in Fiji @UNDP_Pacific]

The #M4C project supported ANZ Bank for Money Minded training of 30 market vendors from Honiara's central market of which 27 were ♀️ demonstrating #Gender equality, economic empowerment of #women market vendors & capacity building training for market vendors in 🇸🇧. #SDG5

[UNDP Pacific Office in Fiji @UNDP_Pacific]

Empowering local communities & promoting #sustainable practices. Together, we are making a difference! This week,the #M4C project conducted a Financial First Step and Business Basic training in Sigatoka and Ba🇫🇯(56♀️, 4♂️).

[UNDP Pacific Office in Fiji @UNDP_Pacific]

A collaborative effort in 🇫🇯 Kadavu! 220 farmers & entrepreneurs (140♀️+80♂️) explored cooperatives and business continuity planning, the way for #sustainable local economic development. Kudos to our partners @MCTTTFiji & the iTaukei Affairs Trust Board. 👉🏾https://t.co/ATtSqJhw2G

[Gordon Dow @gordonswims]

While on this, responsible coverage of mental health conditions & suicide is so important. Journalists need to use appropriate language that does not reinforce stigma.

For example, below you could’ve just said ‘Stats show concerning rates of suicide attempts in Fiji’.

[UNDP Pacific Office in Fiji @UNDP_Pacific]

1/2. A 6-month virtual mentoring program, led by #M4C in 🤝with @PeaceCorps, has supported 30 market vendors (25♀️) in 🇫🇯 to improve their record-keeping & business management practices & implement them effectively. Farm planning, budgeting, product selection, record keeping, ...

[UNDP Pacific Office in Fiji @UNDP_Pacific]

The @FijiGovernment 🇫🇯 with support from @FCDOGovUK 🇬🇧 and @UNDP_Pacific has announced the issuance of the country's first Sovereign Blue Bond. A bold new step for #climate finance, as we work in partnership to realize both the #SDGs and Fiji's sustainable development ambitions.

[UNVPacific @UNVPacific]

🌟 We had the privilege of meeting so many passionate youth from the #Pacific, all eager to contribute to the #SDGs at the #2023USPCareerFair💪✨ Let's continue this journey of impact together – volunteer today make a difference🌍🙌 #UNVPacific #UNVolunteers

[U.S. Embassy Suva @USEmbassySuva]

🇺🇸🚁🇫🇯 This morning, @homeaffairsfj Minister @piotikoduaduafj boarded the USS Jackson LCS 6's MH-60S Seahawk helicopter for an aerial tour of Suva's coastline. He was joined by @RFMF_Defence and @FijiNavy officers. Thanks for joining us and hope you all enjoyed the view! #USwithFiji #PacificPartnership2023

[UNDP Pacific Office in Fiji @UNDP_Pacific]

🧵8️⃣0️⃣+market vendors & farmers in Kadavu🇫🇯 were recently supported by the #M4C project through a capacity development training that will 📈 market business, ⬆️ income & ⬆️ productivity.

[UNVPacific @UNVPacific]

📢@unwomenpacific is looking for a National UNV Communications Officer! (to be based in #Suva, #Fiji)
🤝🏽
🇫🇯 Open to Fiji nationals
Apply🔗https://t.co/ITTePpuHKz 07 August 2023
#UN #UNVolunteers #unitednations #UNWomen #Fiji #Communications

[UNDP Pacific Office in Fiji @UNDP_Pacific]

1/2. The M4C project places great importance on #partnerships with stakeholders, working together to provide services to beneficiaries. Join us at the Market Business Fair starting tomorrow, where selected service providers will offer their services to market vendors/farmers,...

[UNVPacific @UNVPacific]

🌟 Day 1 (19 July) at #UN Pacific CDLF Workshop: "Connect Pacific: Inspire the UNV in YOU" ✔️ Intra-personal skills advancement, #DISCFlow assessment analysis, and understanding emotional intelligence - check! 🚀 Stay tuned for more content! 💼 #UNVCDLF #InspireTheUNVinYOU

[UNDP Pacific Office in Fiji @UNDP_Pacific]

A highlight for the team this week during the #Gender Seal Appraisal mission to 🇫🇯: a visit to Suva Market to meet with vendors, and hear more about the #M4C project being implemented by @UNWomenPacific, in partnership with @UNDP_Pacific and the Governments of 🇦🇺, 🇨🇦, and 🇳🇿.