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This week, twenty-six ni-Vanuatu women leading boards and development organisations were celebrated with the launch of Nation Builders: Volume 3, a publication showcasing women’s leadership and challenging perceptions about who can lead in Vanuatu. The launch, officiated by Balance of Power (BOP) Executive Director Mereani Rokotuibau, brought together diplomats, government officials, civil society representatives, media […]

Across Tonga, kava clubs have long been spaces for conversation, connection, and community. In October 2025, Balance of Power (BOP) facilitated a series of Tano‘a ‘a Hina: Ko e Talanoa Fungani sessions with Hofoa and Huolanga Kava Club members, creating safe spaces for men and youth to reflect on leadership and family roles in their […]

Balance of Power (BOP) in Tonga this week hosted an official handing-over ceremony of the Youth Voter Motivations Report titled “Understanding Tongan Youth Attitudes to Voting.” The survey findings were presented by lead researcher, Rev. Dr. Ungatea Kata, at the BOP Tonga Office in an intimate and meaningful session.  The research, carried out by the […]

The Balance of Power (BOP) program joined the Soqosoqo Vakamarama iTaukei (SSVM) during its National Executive Committee Meeting on 11 September 2025, continuing its support towards strengthening one of Fiji’s oldest women’s organisations.  BOP’s engagement focused on institutional strengthening and a discussion of SSVM’s proposed Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Plan for its Strategic Development […]