GLOBAL FUND FOR WOMEN: FIJI CHAMPIONS FOR CLIMATE JUSTICE TRIP
October 17 – 22, 2022
Join Global Fund for Women for an extraordinary learning journey to Fiji! During this unique trip, you will gain inspiration and insight from amazing women leaders fighting to ensure equality, sustainability, and justice in their communities and around the world. You will visit Global Fund for Women’s grantee partners and meet women who are fighting for women’s and girl’s rights, changing laws and policies, and shaping the future.
Throughout the journey, you will have opportunities to have deep dives with your fellow travelers and Global Fund for Women’s grantee partners, staff and leadership to envision a better future for all women and girls globally. Local guides and translators will facilitate a smooth journey and provide insight into the day-to-day lives of the people you will meet.
ITINERARY:
Monday, October 17: Arrivals
Welcome to Fiji! Today you will arrive to the Nadi International Airport and will be met by your driver who will transfer you to your hotel. Enjoy some rest and relaxation time before a celebratory welcome dinner with special guests to kick off In the evening, you will kick off this week’s journey together
Overnight: Sofitel (Nadi)
Tuesday, October 18: Nadi Grantee Visit
Come together this morning for breakfast and overview this learning journey. You will have the opportunity to share what your goals are for the week and discuss learning objectives in the context of the Champions for Equality program.
Afterwards, set out for your first grantee visit. Travel to the DHive to learn about their programs and hear from their storytellers. Then, travel to Vee’s Organic Farm for lunch and spend the afternoon with the local women’s group that runs the farm to learn about their work in eco-tourism, farm-to-table initiatives, aguaculture, etc.
In the afternoon, return to the hotel to freshen up and relax before dinner at the hotel.
Overnight: Sofitel (Nadi)
Wednesday, October 19: Suva Grantee Visit
After breakfast at the hotel today, check out from the hotel before departing for Suva, which is about a 3-4 hour drive from Nadi. There will be stops and adventures along the way as you journey towards the Pacific Harbor, stopping for an optional hike in the sand dunes. You’ll have lunch in the area before your afternoon site visit with the Pacific Conference of Churches (PCC).
In the late afternoon, you will continue the journey on to Suva to check in to your hotel and have time to relax and freshen up before tonight’s celebratory dinner.
Note: You will be asked to take an at-home Covid test today, provided by Global Fund for Women, before tomorrow’s flight and community visits in Savusavu
Overnight: Tanoa Plaza Hotel (Suva)
Thursday, October 20: Travel to Savusavu
This morning, you will check out from your hotel and depart for the airport for your domestic flight to Labasa (flight details below).
- Airline: Fiji Airways
- Flight Number: FJ 034
- Departure Time: 8:00 AM
- Arrival Time: 8:40 AM
Upon your arrival in Labasa, you will be transferred to Grand Eastern Hotel for breakfast and will walk to a nearby artisan market with women from Transcend Oceania. After your tour of the market, you’ll drive to SavuSavu, which is about a 2 hour drive. Once you arrive to your hotel, you will have time to check in and have lunch.
In the afternoon, you will have the option to take part in a coral conservation experience or spend the afternoon at your leisure. The hotel offers kayaking or paddle boarding.
You can either have dinner at the hotel this evening or have dinner out, and will be provided with a list of restaurant recommendations in the area.
Overnight: Koro Sun Resort (Savusavu)
Friday, October 21: Savusavu Grantee Visit
Enjoy breakfast at the resort before today’s visit with JHunter Pearl Fiji to learn about their community programs. This visit includes a snorkeling, so be sure to pack what you need in your day packs!
After lunch, you will visit a local community, which will start with a traditional presentation and welcoming. You should dress on the more conservative side today to be respectful of the local culture; please do not wear short shorts or short skirts, and if you wear tight pants, we ask that you wrap a sarong around your waist during the visit.
Overnight: Koro Sun Resort (Savusavu)
Saturday, October 22: Travel to Nadi & Departures
After breakfast, you will come together as a group to close out your program in Fiji.
After lunch at the resort, check out and transfer to the local airport in Labasa to return to Nadi (flight details below) for your international flight home or continued travel in / around Fiji.
- Airline: Fiji Airways
- Flight Number: FJ 084
- Departure Time: 4:40 PM
- Arrival Time: 5:25 PM
There will be an optional dinner arranged for you in Nadi this evening and we will arrange your transport from the airport and back, so that you can enjoy one last meal before traveling home.
