Foundation for the Education of Needy Children in Fiji

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FENC Fiji is a Non-governmental organization in Fiji. Its mission is to provide education and related support to underprivileged children. The organisation was founded in 2009. [1]

In 2023 FENC announced that it would broaden its mission to help needy families. [2]

Contributions

Fence Fiji offers scholarships and related support to children of the poorest families, which have been identified as Deceased parent(s) where the child is living under the care of a widow, widower or family member earning a weekly income below $100; Families with cash flow income below $100/week with one or several children with disabilities; children with one or both parents in prison; children of farm laborer's/seasonal laborer's engaged in piece-meal work in daily rates of $10–$15, etc. In 2019 it provided assistance to around 3000 students; [3] in 2023, it had 5000 applicants for assistance. [4] In 2024 it provided back-to-school packs to 1100 children. [5]

Support from Fenc Fiji covers tuition at approved, zoned schools; and school supplies such as but not limited to books, bags, shoes, stationary, and uniforms. [6] Fenc Fiji only assists children from Class 1 – Form 7; excludes Tertiary, Kindergarten and boarding schools unless cases of death, distance or emergencies. Fenc Fiji attempts to cover the entire Fiji Islands, with 3 Divisional Officers. The Nadi office covers the entire Western Division; the Labasa office covers the entire Northern Division and the office, and the Suva office covering the Central/Eastern Division.

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References

  1. ↑ Sainiani Boila (28 September 2023). "26,000 children assisted by FENC Fiji". FBC News. Retrieved 5 August 2024.
  2. ↑ Peceli Naviticoko (26 August 2023). "FENC Fiji extends its focus to include disadvantaged families". FBC News. Retrieved 5 August 2024.
  3. ↑ Swashna Chand (14 January 2009). "3000 Students Get Help From FENC". Fiji Sun. Retrieved 5 August 2024.
  4. ↑ Apenisa Waqairadovu (3 November 2023). "Over 5,000 applicants seek help from FENC Fiji". FBC News. Retrieved 5 August 2024.
  5. ↑ "School packs for 11,000 students". Fiji Times. 10 January 2024. Retrieved 5 August 2024.
  6. ↑ "FENC: Students laid back". Fiji Times. 24 January 2022. Retrieved 5 August 2024.
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