Utterly incredible

Last month I had the privilege of volunteering in Fiji for 4 weeks! This has all been made possible thanks to Durham University‘s Global Opportunities and the Turing Grant.

We delivered the Mental Health project for Think Pacific, working with 18-35 year olds in Nadovu (a rural village in the highlands of Viti Levu). During the day, TP volunteers led a thematic workshop in the mornings, followed by a culture course led by the Fijian Youth in the afternoon. Some of the sessions were centred around stigma, discrimination and wellbeing, with a strong focus on discussion among our group.

Think Pacific facilitates such a unique exchange of culture, knowledge and life experience which has been utterly incredible to be a part of. I have never felt such love, kindness and generosity, to which I am beyond grateful for my Fijian family and friends. You will be missed so much. The people of Nadovu certainly knew how to dance too!

Vinaka vaka levu Nadovu. Me yacova ni da sota tale (Until we meet again)