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Explore updates, insights, and real stories from communities across Fiji. Our News & Stories section highlights progress, shares experiences, and captures the impact of our work. From project milestones to community voices, discover how we are creating change—one story at a time

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Lighting the Last Nautical Mile: The People Powering Rural Electrification in Fiji

Lighting the Last Nautical Mile: The People Powering Rural Electrification in Fiji

On the lush, volcanic island of Koro, in Fiji’s Lomaviti Group, Timaima Marica learned from an early age how things worked, and what life without reliable energy access was like. “My grandpa took me...
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Fiji Rural Electrification Fund Support Project

Fiji Rural Electrification Fund Support Project

The Fiji Rural Electrification Fund (FREF) support project aims to foster the development of rural mini grids to improve access to clean, affordable, and reliable renewable energy.  In doing so...
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Vio Island

Vio Island

Background The commissioning of the Vio Island Evacuation Centre and the commencement of works to upgrade the Vio Island solar mini-grid mark a significant milestone in strengthening resilience and...
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Behavioural Science and Social Innovation: How Can Community Voices Improve the Way We Do Development?

Behavioural Science and Social Innovation: How Can Community Voices Improve the Way We Do Development?

The UNDP Fiji Rural Electrification Fund (FREF) project aims to connect last mile communities of Fiji – the last 4% of the population that are not connected to the main energy grid. In the...
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Mission Launched to Engage Remote and Maritime Communities in Fiji’s Eastern Division to Shape Electrification Pathways

Mission Launched to Engage Remote and Maritime Communities in Fiji’s Eastern Division to Shape Electrification Pathways

Suva, Fiji – The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in collaboration with the Government of Fiji, key implementing partners of the Fiji Rural Electrification Support Project...
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International Day of Clean Energy: Shining a light on the need for access to renewable energy for all

International Day of Clean Energy: Shining a light on the need for access to renewable energy for all

Suva, Fiji – Amidst the turbulence of global conflicts and economic uncertainty, one thing is clear: the current energy paradigm is unsustainable. Our dependence on fossil fuels is not only...
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