YOUTH GRANT

The development of young people in Fiji over the years has been characterized by a working partnership between Government and Civil society organizations that have taken a keen interest and played their part in the development of our young people. In recognizing this partnership, Government has initiated the provision of a Voluntary Youth Organization Training Grant to support civil society initiatives in the area of youth development.

Though the YWCA and the YMCA were the initial groups that had set up youth movements, various civil society organizations such as the Fiji Girl Guides, Fiji Scout Association, St John Ambulance Brigade as well as the youth wing of faith based organizations have been active players in developing programs for youth. Provincial administrations through the Provincial Youth Councils have also accommodated and addressed issues affecting youth in their respective provinces.

Programs:

Youth Empowerment Trainings
Youth Leadership Trainings
Youth Camp
Sports Recreation Trainings
Youth Workshops and Seminars.

Objectives

To support stakeholders, registered youth groups and faith-based youth groups in the areas of youth training, capacity building and youth projects including small micro enterprises.
To strengthen networking and partnership between Ministry of Youth and Sports and Civil Society Organisations
To elevate and Strengthen Youth Development works in Fiji

The Youth Grant is guided by the following Policy Objective areas to benefit registered youth groups and eligible youth organisations:

1.Cultural and Religious Values and Virtues
2.Environmental Sustainability
3.Sports and Recreation
4.Youth & Health
5.Life Skills