FIJI Water Foundation to support 250 teachers this year with $1.2 million classroom grants

FIJI Water Foundation will be awarding Classroom Grants totaling $1.2 million to support nearly 250 local teachers this year.

FIJI Water Foundation Manager, Marie Smith says this classroom grant will give all teachers from Suva the opportunity to apply for funding to ensure students have access to receive educational experiences which includes supporting holistic well-being, literacy and numeracy initiatives, technology tools, learning incursions, career readiness equipment and the knowledge they need to reach their full potential.

Smith says the FIJI Water Foundation has invested over $19.5 million in community development since 2008.

She says they continually invest in communities and are honored to work with schools across the islands of Fiji to help students learn and grow now, and for generations to come.

One of the recipients from last year’s grant Mataiasi Maiciri from Saint Mary’s Primary School was delighted when his school was selected to receive a grant to equip students with innovative IT equipment.

Maiciri says the FIJI Water Foundation has their heartfelt appreciation for placing their trust in their project.

Applications for the Classrooms Grants will be accepted until March 31st, 2024 and grant recipients will be announced in April 2024.

To be considered for a Classroom Grant, applicants must be Ministry of Education-certified educators in Fiji.