10-year-old taken to hospital after squishy toy bursts in his face
The Consumer Council of Fiji is warning parents to be cautious with squishy toys after sharing a video of a 10-year-old boy who was taken to hospital when one of th
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Two-month-old baby living with HIV and TB highlights impact of Fiji’s HIV crisis on children
Save the Children Fiji is raising serious concerns about the impact of HIV on children and calling for stronger prevention, testing and treatment, after revealing that a
Proposed social media ban aims to protect children - Tabuya
The proposed ban on social media for children aged 16 and under marks an important step in protecting our children and promoting the responsible use of social media.Minis
Yasawa students receive school supplies and essential support
Students of Naviti District School and Yasawa High School received much-needed assistance, including school merchandise, boots, school bags and stationery, from Vinaka Fi
Over 16,700 child abuse cases recorded in Fiji between 2012-2025
Many children in Fiji continue to experience neglect, abuse, abandonment and family breakdown, with Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection Sashi Kiran saying
Three-month-old Marina given new hope after heart treatment in Fiji
After travelling from the Solomon Islands to Fiji seeking heart treatment for her first child, Nerolyn Tirii can now leave hospital with three-month-old Marina in her arm
Tokasa heads home after free heart surgery at Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Children’s Hospita
After months of worry and an emotional journey from Sigatoka for her daughter’s heart surgery, Arieta Lewenisiga can now take 10-year-old Tokasa Seruvatu home afte
Holy Trinity students put down gadgets and rediscover joy of reading during character parade
From putting down their gadgets to dressing up as their favourite storybook characters, students at Holy Trinity Anglican School are being encouraged to rediscover the jo
9-month-old Amota and 5-year-old Ruata given new life after heart surgeries
9-month-old Nikutapui Amota and five-year-old Martin Ruata have been given a second chance at life after undergoing life-saving heart surgeries at the Sri Sathya Sai Sanj
Teachers say sign language, braille should take priority over Chinese
A group of teachers are calling on the Government to prioritise the introduction of sign language and Braille in Fiji’s mainstream curriculum instead of introducin
Educators look to make literature lessons more meaningful and engaging for children
Educators, teachers and teacher trainees are exploring new and meaningful ways of teaching literature to children and young people through an inaugural Literature Teachin
Scabies prevalence in Fiji almost halved following national drug campaign
Scabies prevalence in Fiji almost halved following a national mass drug administration campaign carried out in 2022.Speaking to fijivillage News during the Pacific Island
Children explore creativity and culture through Veiqia Project
Children explored their creativity while learning more about Fiji’s art, culture and heritage during the second day of the Veiqia Project at the Fiji Museum.The pr
Home-Grown School Meals Policy Brief to boost access to nutritious local food, strengthen fight against NCDs
As getting children to make healthy food choices becomes increasingly challenging, Health Minister Dr Ratu Atonio Lalabalavu says Fiji’s new Home-Grown School Meal
Children need emotional safety, not just material things – Naisele
A child may have a comfortable home, attend the best school and have everything they need, but this does not necessarily mean they feel loved and emotionally safe.This wa
Nadarivatu Blue-light camp helps young people build skills for life
Young people who took part in the Nadarivatu Blue-light camp are being encouraged to take the skills and values they learnt back to their homes, schools and communities a
Changes in a child’s behaviour could be a sign they are struggling – Naisele
Parents are being urged to pay closer attention to changes in their children's behaviour, as these could be signs that they are struggling with issues they may not
New shelter opens in West for women and girls affected by violence, drugs and trafficking
Women and girls escaping gender-based violence in the Western Division will have access to safe accommodation, counselling and other support services through a new Women'
Concern grows for children left behind as parents work overseas
Parents leaving Fiji for employment opportunities overseas while their children remain in the country, is an emerging concern being highlighted by the Substance Abuse Adv
Children may be carrying an ‘invisible bag’ of hurt and pain to school every day – Naisele
Parents are being urged to look beyond their children’s school results and behaviour and understand the emotional struggles they may be carrying every day.This was
Suva Muslim Primary celebrates 100 years of faith, community and legacy
The rain could not dampen the celebrations as the final day of Suva Muslim Primary School’s Centennial Carnival brought students, parents, teachers, former student