Seven teachers have received their airline tickets from the Fiji Government to begin teaching at the Republic of Nauru and Tuvalu.
The Fiji Volunteer Service started in 2012 and has seen Fiji provide various assistance to Pacific Island countries in building capacity in human resources.
Present at the handover was the Minister for Employment, Productivity and Industrial Relations, Semi Koroilavesau.
The scheme also further strengthens Fiji’s engagement with the islands in the region.
“Fiji has sufficient and proven capacity in areas of education, public administration, disaster management, peacekeeping, social protection and environment, “Koroilavesau said.
“We would like to share our skills with our Pacific neighbors as part of our engaging with the Pacific commitment. Both the Governments of Nauru and Tuvalu greatly acknowledge the work of the Fijian volunteers and have requested for more.”
“Fiji is committed to assisting those who request for our help as we have strong links in areas of trade, investment, education, transportation, culture and people,” he added.
Of the seven teachers, two will be teaching in Nauru whilst the rest in Tuvalu.
“You have shown your desire to share your knowledge, experiences and teaching skills. You are not going to leave behind your families and the comfort of your homes to serve in a country that needs your service. When you reach your respective schools, Fiji wants you to be good ambassadors and go that extra mile to help in the education needs for Nauru and Tuvalu,” added Koroilavesau.