I am raising money towards my project costs with Think Pacific.

In June 2023, I am excited to say I will be undertaking a 1-month mental health volunteer project in rural Fiji . My project supports a small charity, Think Pacific Foundation (1162190), who send volunteer teams out to Fiji, who work with Fijian youths and communities on local initiatives to achieve results that raise quality of life in many areas such as education, sports, and health – all in line with the Fiji National Development Plan.

During this one 1-month project I will be promoting positive mental health in remote island communities in Fiji, in partnership with the Fijian Ministry of Health and Local Non-Profit Organisations. I will also have the opportunity to immerse myself into the traditional Fijian culture, which will prove tough and challenging, but this will enormously help in my own personal development and future career prospects within the psychology sector (as the plan is to work within mental health).

As the saying goes: 'Prevention is better than cure'. Currently, there is just 1 psychiatric facility, and there is less than 5 doctors with postgraduate training in mental health in Fiji. Whilst suicide rates continue to rise at an alarming rate, we see just how important and necessary such a project is.

Over 1/3 of the project fee supports the long term charity aims in Fiji and ensures the sustainability of the initiatives Think Pacific implement.

I appreciate any and all money raised towards this project with Think Pacific <3