About 1love fiji
Who We Are
There had always been talanoa (conversations) around the grog bowl or taki sessions by a group of good friends about helping out with things back home in Fiji but it never eventuated into something concrete. All that changed on 19 February 2016 when the most powerful storm ever recorded in the Southern Hemisphere, Category 5 Tropical Cyclone Winston, tore through Fiji causing utter devastation (over a billion dollars in damage becoming the costliest cyclone in the South Pacific basin) and the single largest casualty count in Fiji’s history.
This galvanised 1Love’s founder to start a simple GoFundMe campaign for $5000 (AUD) which was met with overwhelming response when in just four weeks $14,000 (AUD) was donated. It was an incredible show of spirit and support by people from all backgrounds. The money raised was used to assist in a wide range of post TC Winston projects from hospital equipment to emergency response equipment as well as facilitating in rebuilding of damaged or destroyed homes and other infrastructure.
Our Mission
Our mission is simple: We want to aid in the eradication of stumbling blocks for disadvantaged and vulnerable Fijians. Our quintessential aim is to ensure that we future- proof recipients by providing them with holistic and tangible support. Our core focus areas are education, housing, health and emergency or disaster relief.
Objective
Our fundamental objective, which underpins all our projects, is to ensure that donated funds are not mismanaged and/or wasted. We apply strict due diligence and fiscal measures when funding projects or partnering with others. We do not to provide knee-jerk support but aim to provide a plan of action which empowers the recipient(s) for the long term.
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1Love is a fully volunteer supported and run charity. We activate in times of need and crises based on our key focus areas which run as projects year long. If you are interested in our work and would like to know more, please contact us.
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Our work brings smiles and joy to those who are otherwise only used to despair and desolation. It is through your continued support and assistance that we are able to carry out our mission assisting Fijians in need of a helping hand.
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Be the reason a Fijian family smiles again.