Our Success Stories
Vaivai Water Borehole Project 2022 - 2023
A primary focus of BIRTH-Fiji is to support girls and women who often bear the brunt of water scarcity in rural regions. Among these communities are families living in the Vaivai village and nearby neighborhoods who have been facing the challenge of inadequate access to drinkable water. The burden of carrying water from the creek falls predominantly on women and children, with the vulnerable, such as the elderly and people with disabilities, experiencing the greatest hardships due to water scarcity.
A Water Borehole project was spearheaded by BIRTH Fiji to provide aid and support to the VaiVai communities that lacked reliable access to clean water and proper sanitation facilities. It was undertaken once the team had recognised the difficulties faced by women and children in these communities after providing counselling services to those traumatized by having had miscarriages, injuries, and illnesses due to the scarcity of water in the area.
Engagement with the community members resulted in the formation of a working group who realized the funds were not sufficient for the whole project but were happy to contribute. Even though they knew the water would not be available at their homes, they were happy to have safe drinking water available for use nearby in the area.
Completing the borehole project was a significant accomplishment and a great learning experience for the team and the VaiVai community. Its leadership implemented innovative approaches to ensure that women receive valuable training that paves the way for better job prospects and economic independence.
BIRTH Fiji’s unwavering dedication is evident in the team’s relentless efforts to secure additional funding, ensuring the sustainability of their initiatives and support for trained personnel. Their belief in the transformative power of empowering others drives their pursuit of success. By providing essential services, the organization uplifts vulnerable individuals and leaves a lasting impact on the communities they serve.