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Ni-Vanuatu students studying in Fiji gathered in Suva for the 2026 Vanuatu Students’ Association (VSA) Debate Competition, using debate as a platform to strengthen their leadership, critical thinking and public speaking skills while engaging in discussions on issues shaping Vanuatu’s future. Organised by the Vanuatu Students’ Association in partnership with the Vanuatu High Commission in Fiji […]

Following a three-day Governance Training under the Vakatawa Noke Initiative, Miriama Tinai was selected by fellow residents to serve on the Social Affairs Sub-Committee, one of four new committees established under the Qauia Settlement Community Council. The training was delivered by the Fiji Council of Social Services in partnership with the Office of the Prime […]

The Fiji Council of Social Services, in partnership with the Office of the Prime Minister, and the Ministry of Rural and Maritime Development, and supported by Balance of Power, recently held a three-day Governance Training under the Vakatawa Noke Initiative in Qauia Settlement, Lami.  The training brought together community leaders, women, men and youth, government representatives, and civil society partners to strengthen inclusive and community-led governance structures within informal […]

The School Debate Competition held in Sanma Province from 14th to 15th April 2026, has strengthened efforts to foster youth civic engagement in Vanuatu on issues of national development.   Organised in partnership with the Kiwanis Club of Port Vila, Balance of Power (BOP) and Titan FX, the event builds on pilot debate initiatives first introduced in Port Vila in 2023. The program has since gained momentum through partnerships including with the Department of Communication […]