Graduate Women Fiji

Throwback to last Thursday when we had our Lunch and Learn with Ms. Mere Nailatikau at Ginger Kitchen! It was good to see many of our members meet new friends in an intimate setting where we could enjoy a delicious lunch and have an open and engaging discussion - A lot of wise words exchanged, career tips and new learnings such as phrases like “recovering people-pleaser” learned. What should our next topic be? Let us know in the comments!

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If you'd like to delve deeper into planning your professional development, today's your last chance to grab one of the seats for our Lunch and Learn this Thursday (18 July) with our Speaker, Ms. Mere Naillatikau! We have to give our final lunch orders to our partner Ginger Kitchen, by tomorrow morning so make sure you buy your tickets now before you miss out. We only have a few seats available.

You can buy your tickets via TicketMax where you can use your M-PAiSA, credit or debit cards to purchase: https://www.ticketmax.com.fj/EDRJA

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Graduate Women (Fiji) held its Strategic Planning Meeting on 11 May 2024 at Greenhouse Coworking

Westpac Fiji We have a proud history that stems back more than a century, when the Bank of New South Wales establi

Past President of the Fiji Association of Women Graduates (FAWG - now Graduate Women Fiji) 1999-2001. Thank you Esiteri Kamikamica. Fiji Times 14 April 2024.

A hearty congratulations to one of our scholars, Akanisi Draniliga, who has Graduated with a Diploma in Accounting today from the University of the South Pacific (USP).

She’s a recipient of the scholarship supported by the Ministry of Women.

Akanisi your hard work and dedication have paid off, and we know you will continue to achieve great things in the future.

Congratulations again lewa 🎉

GWF held its 18th Biennial General Meeting on April 6 2024. The elected Council for 2024-2026 are:
President- Rosalia Fatiaki
VP Development- Mereoni Chung
VP Membership- Eleni Tabua
Secretary- Maelin Bhagwan
Treasurer- Amrita Josu
Coordinator International Relations- Maryann Lockington

Congratulations Serena and all the best with the fellowship!

Eight years ago we became a Vital Voices Global Mentoring Walk flagbearer and organised a walk to commemorate with 30 participants. This year we had over 120 women join our Suva and Lautoka 2024 ! Over the years we have seen not just the growth of participation numbers but more importantly the growth of the women themselves, especially the mentees who have been impacted by mentoring and how it has opened doors, networks and opportunities for them. And in essence that’s what this is all about - Vinaka vakalevu to all the mentors, mentees and speakers. Special mention to Paradiso Restaurant & Bar for accommodating us. Lastly the biggest thank you to for supporting us in this Walk - TokSave Pacific Women Lead Pacific-Community-SPC

Happy International Women's Day to all you beautiful and strong Ladies!

Maria Salaiwasa is the successful recipient of the Scholarship Fund for 2024.
Maria is a second year student at the Fiji National University pursuing a Bachelors Degree in Forestry. We wish Maria all the best with her studies.

🚨It is that time of the year again where we get to celebrate the International Women's Day walk❗️

Here is our CALL FOR MENTEES and CALL FOR MENTORS for our 2024 Vital Voices GLOBAL MENTORING WALK, a project of Graduate Women (Fiji).
💥Mentee: a person who is advised, trained, or counselled by a mentor.
💥Mentor: an experienced and trusted adviser.

If you are a woman (aged 13 years and above) and would like to spend an hour of connection, guidance, and wisdom with some amazing, intelligent, wise, and accomplished professional women in SUVA and LAUTOKA on Saturday, 09 March (start time 6:30 AM) – apply through the links below:
💥MENTEES:
—-> SUVA: https://forms.gle/fRNkqWFptpMUok7e6
—-> LAUTOKA: https://forms.gle/3HTKcbKf3t9C5YmD8

💥MENTORS:
—> SUVA: https://forms.gle/WN4GXaoQYm4Kt9ok7
—> LAUTOKA: https://forms.gle/bz7r87Az4osHVmni6

📢 Calling all past and present Vital Voices fellows! Become a Flag Bearer for the 2024 Global Mentoring Walks and join the movement to empower women. We encourage you to organize a mentoring walk in your community on Saturday, March 2, to celebrate Women's History Month and International Women's Day. This is an opportunity to join a global movement started by Vital Voices Board Member and Media Executive Gerry Laybourne, which aims to inspire and connect women leaders worldwide.

Global Mentoring Walk organizers are known as Flag Bearers, and the opportunity is open to fellows, alumnae, and all supporters of our mission.

Visit our website to learn more about this impactful event and how to become a Flag Bearer: https://www.vitalvoices.org/news-articles/announcement/global-mentoring-walks-flag-bearer/

Opportunity for a Scholarship in 2024 with GWF

GWF congratulates our VP membership on her graduation with not only a Bachelors in Engineering but also receiving best female engineering award! Well done Eleni!

“It is such a great honour to be sharing this colossal event with him. He has been such a great inspiration to me, always so encouraging and helpful. I have seen him tackle his education with patience and perseverance. We have been together for over 11 years now, so this has been a surreal experience for the both of us, definitely a ‘one for the book’ moment."

Eleni Taubale Tabua says of sharing this momentous occasion with her husband, Gerard Young. Eleni graduated with a Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours (First Class), and Gerard graduated from the same programme but in the Upper Second Class.

Eleni also received the Engineers Fiji Prize for female topper in Bachelor of Engineering.

Huge congratulations to Graduate Women (Fiji) for winning the prestigious STEM Education Champion Award! 🏆 Their tireless dedication and unwavering commitment to promoting lifelong education and enhancing the status of women and girls have earned this remarkable recognition.

Since its inception in 1983, GWF has been a beacon of empowerment, striving to improve the quality of life for women and girls in Fiji. Their unwavering commitments, focused on education development, enhancing the status of women and children, safeguarding human rights, and fostering peace, showcase their incredible dedication to societal progress. Through encouraging and supporting higher education, fostering international understanding, and engaging in advocacy and decision-making processes, GWF is creating pathways for positive change and empowerment.

The GWF STEM Camp for Girls Program champions STEM empowerment for young girls, aiming to amplify their involvement in STEM studies and careers while dismantling stereotypes. Through exposure to successful female STEM role models, the initiative inspires confidence and curiosity, reshaping societal perceptions about girls' potential in these fields.

Congratulations, Graduate Women (Fiji), for this well-deserved recognition! Their relentless efforts in championing education and empowerment pave the way for a more equitable and prosperous society. 🏆🌟

Thank you so much to Outsource Fiji and all of their Partners and Sponsors for the inaugural 2023 Women in Tech Awards.

We are so honoured to have received the STEM Education Champion 2023 Award. Over the years we have strived to empower women and girls in STEM through our Scholarship Fund which has supported 21 young women in male-dominated fields so far; and programs like the STEM Camp for Girls where almost 90 girls from Suva, Nadi, Ba and Lautoka have graduated from.

Grateful for all our members who voluntarily give their time, energy and hard work so we can keep and of learning in our girls.

Congratulations to our VP Development- Ms Mereoni Chung for her team’s bronze medal win. ’a

Thank you British High Commission, Suva for hosting the quiz team to a lovely evening.

A great turnout at our annual quiz night in support of the Scholarship Fund. Thank you to the sponsors, members and all that bought a table in support of this event.

Have you bought tickets yet? The quiz night is next Thursday 19th October at the USP gym.

2023 GWF Annual QUIZ Night Warm greetings from Graduate Women (Fiji), GWF is humbly reaching out for your support on our upcoming annual Quiz Night, our signature fundraiser is scheduled for the 19th of October 2023. At GWF, our endeavour is to change the world by sending at least one girl to school yearly here i...

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2023 GWF Annual QUIZ Night Warm greetings from Graduate Women (Fiji), GWF is humbly reaching out for your support on our upcoming annual Quiz Night, our signature fundraiser is scheduled for the 19th of October 2023. At GWF, our endeavour is to change the world by sending at least one girl to school yearly here i...

Meet the recipient of our Scholarship Award- Milika Saukuru. Milika is a second year student at the Fiji National University pursuing a Degree in Electronic Engineering (Telecom & Networking). Today Milika signed the GWF Scholarship Agreement and received her laptop. Congratulations Milika and we wish you all the best.

Meet our GWF President, the talented and amazing Rosalia Fatiaki😊
Email us if you are keen to join at [email protected] !

Meet one of our GWF Member! Email us at [email protected] if you are keen to join our network 😊