Photo caption: Leadership Fiji 2022 cohort members (L-R): Phillip Mortel, Sheron Shivanjali, Repeka Nasiko, Annjelyn Shalvina and Deepak Sharma (LF2022 Team Leader) with the home that their cohort built in 2022.
Leadership Fiji is dedicated to nurturing future leaders of Fiji and instills in its participants the values of service and giving back. Since its inception, Leadership Fiji has produced over 562 graduates who have become influential leaders in their respective fields. These alumni, now influential leaders in various sectors, carry with them a shared vision of creating positive change and are also deeply committed to giving back.
Leadership Fiji Alumni members who are graduates of the 2022 program, continue to make a significant impact in the community. From Friday, 19th to Sunday, 21st July 2024, they volunteered for a house-building initiative in Koroipita, a model community village known for providing sustainable housing solutions for those in need. This project underscores the alumni’s unwavering commitment to social responsibility and community development. These leaders, molded by their experiences in the Leadership Fiji program, have taken it upon themselves to give back in the most tangible way possible: by building homes and, with them, building dreams.
This initiative started in 2022 when the Koroipita Model Towns Charitable Trust management reached out to Leadership Fiji and was connected with various alumni groups to build houses. In 2022, their cohort built around two to three homes, and reflecting on their Leadership Fiji days and contemplating ways to give back meaningfully, they decided to take on the challenge to continue assisting the Koroipita Housing Project.
The initiative aims not only to provide safe and secure housing but also to foster a sense of community and empowerment among the residents. Leadership Fiji’s involvement in Koroipita reflects their commitment to making a lasting impact. We believe that leadership is not just about guiding others but also about serving others in our communities. By building homes, we are building hope and a brighter future for these families.
The 2022 cohort’s involvement in initiatives like the Koroipita housing project is a clear manifestation of the values instilled by Leadership Fiji. Our Leadership Fiji alumni want to leave a legacy of leadership and service.
The story of the Leadership Fiji alumni in Koroipita is a testament to the power of collective action and the spirit of service. It demonstrates that leadership is not just about guiding others but about being an integral part of the community and working towards its betterment.
Looking ahead, Leadership Fiji continues their support for Koroipita and explores new avenues for community development. This journey is a shining example of how leadership, when paired with compassion and dedication, can transform lives and create lasting change.
