Strength, Stability & Independence, Through Shelter

What We Do

People in your community and all over the world partner with Habitat for Humanity to build or improve a place they can call home. Habitat for Humanity Fiji continuously strives to match technologies, materials and methods of assistance. In particular to concern the needs of the most vulnerable in practicality, cost and social acceptability. Thus, below are some of the projects Habitat for Humanity Fiji are involved in.

Shelter

Firstly, we build homes for those that really need it, if a household income is below a certain threshold. Thus, beneficiaries can apply to us for assistance. Furthermore, we also repair homes that do not meet current safety standards. As well as assist during disaster situations.

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WaSH

Secondly, we help households by providing clean water systems, and hygiene facilities. For example, wash-rooms and showers. In addition, we can provide safe waste management systems. For instance, safe toilet systems, to help reduce the spread of avoidable diseases.   

Varasiko wearing an orange t-shirt. His right hand is held up as he is speaking. He sits cross-legged on a woven mat inside his home.

Developing Community

Thirdly, we provide training to help develop communities. As an example, training to do home building and repair, including WaSH systems. In addition, we provide finance training to help beneficiaries save for their future. For instance, saving for school fees or a new home. 

Our Success!

In March of 2012, Fiji went through some of the most severe flooding it’s experienced in decades. It left thousands of people homeless and 11 killed. The aftermath of the flooding would also leave tens of thousands of people at risk of respiratory illnesses and dengue fever. Hundreds of homes and businesses in towns and villages on the western part of Viti Levu were inundated in waist-deep water from overflowing rivers and streams. Clean drinking water was scarce, and stagnant water increased the risk of exposure to mosquito-borne diseases like dengue fever.
Located about 12 minutes drive from Rakiraki town, Taitaya Primary School caters for 65 school students across 8 grades. The students come from the neighbouring informal settlements of Tuvavatu and Mulau. Tataiya is 1 of 11 schools that Habitat for Humanity Fiji is assisting in the province of Ra. The 11 schools were identified by UNICEF and Fiji’s Ministry of Education due to water scarcity in their respective locations and their vulnerability to issues around water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH).