Local data on Postpartum Depression is limited in Fiji - Kiran
Unfortunately local data on Postpartum Depression is limited, globally, the prevalence is estimated to be about 14 percent, however the country’s economic status i
Tag: Children
New ECD policy paves the way for a safer, healthier and smarter generation of Fijian children
The future of Fiji's children is set to shine brighter with the introduction of the new Early Childhood Development Policy. While speaking at the official launch of th
Children losing touch with culture as gadgets replace traditional storytelling - Kiran
Children are increasingly becoming disconnected from their heritage and values as gadgets dominate their lives, affecting their ability to engage in social conversations
We will ban social media for children under 16 if the negatives outweigh the positives - Tabuya
If the negatives outweigh the positives, then Fiji will ban social media for children under 16 years after consultation. This has been highlighted by Minister of Women
Bag checks are a must in schools to protect children from drug exploitation - Tabuya
Bag checks in schools should be made compulsory to combat the growing issue of children being exploited as drug peddlers. This was raised by Minister for Women, Childr
Loss of traditional values contributing to drug abuse in iTaukei communities - Volatabu
The students of Assemblies of God and Dr. Ram Lakhan Memorial Primary School in Tacirua have been reminded of the importance of understanding who they are and their roles
Children’s mental health is not given a lot of priority - Ali
Children’s mental health is often overlooked, especially with challenges such as drug abuse and the rising cost of living; both of which significantly impact child
Save the Children condemns FTA’s call to reintroduce corporal punishment in schools
Save the Children Fiji has strongly condemned the recent call by the Fijian Teachers Association to reintroduce corporal punishment in schools as it has been consistently
Everything starts from home – Sonny Bill Williams
Everything starts at home as kids are the reflection of their parents. This sentiment was shared by New Zealand’s sporting legend Sonny Bill Williams when speak
Calls for compulsory education grows as child loitering complaints rise - Tabuya
The Ministry of Women, Children and Social Protection is lobbying for compulsory schooling as a measure to tackle the increasing problem of child loitering and absenteeis
67 children attempted suicide or committed self-harm between 2022 and July 2024
67 children attempted suicide or committed self-harm between 2022 and July 2024, with majority between the ages of 13 and 17 years old, according to the National Child We
Fiji launches national early childhood development policy
The Fiji Government has introduced the country’s first-ever National Early Childhood Development Policy which focuses on improving the health, safety, and educati
A robust legislation is needed to combat scams in Fiji - Save the Children Fiji CEO
Scamming has become a universal problem and needs a proactive rather than reactive approach and robust legislation is needed to effectively combat and reduce scams in the
Fiji lacks psychiatrists to help with needs of children - Tabuya
The Ministry of Women, Children, and Social Protection is struggling to have psychiatrists in Fiji and they are looking for more psychiatrists to help them protect childr
Concerned grandmother raises issues of lazy parents not sending children to school
A concerned grandmother from Nanuku Settlement is raising the issue of parents being lazy and not doing their job in regards to sending their children to school. Nanis
44 children from the St. Christopher’s, Dilkusha and Pearly Gates Home treated to a special night at Vou Fijian Flying Circus
44 children from the St. Christopher’s, Dilkusha and Pearly Gates Home were treated to a special afternoon as they saw the Vou Fijian Flying Circus yesterday. T
Cure Kids Fiji500 raises more than 150,000 from cycling
The Cure Kids Fiji500, has raised more than $150,000 for the Cure Kids Fiji Oxygen Program after circumnavigating Viti Levu. They have surpassed their target of $100,0
Urgent coordinated action plan needed to combat shocking sexual abuse cases involving children - Ali
Save the Children Fiji is calling for a coordinated national action plan to combat the continued horrendous and shocking sexual abuse cases involving children. Save th
46% of children would not disclose an experience of violence – Save the Children report
As violence against children remains a major concern, Save the Children research has found that 46 percent of children surveyed would not disclose an experience of violen
ARUKA Fiji calls for collective responsibility in supporting street dwellers
The ARUKA Fiji held a barefoot walk campaign today to commemorate World International Day for Street Children at the Albert Park in Suva and to experience some of the thi
30 children spend short school-break at Church camp for Palm Sunday
30 children from the Hanisi Mission Assembly of God Sunday School ministry used their time out from school to be part of the church's preparation for Palm Sunday. Worr