Fiji

Cyclone Mick Hits Fiji

Tuesday, December 15th, 2009

Share Cyclone Mick swept over Fiji’s main island of Viti Levu yesterday, causing widespread flooding and damage. There are reports that at least three people have died. Associate Director, Church Solidarity (Pacific) Bruce Mullan has spoken to the Methodist General Secretary, Tevita Banivanua. While the worst is over, it is reported that more flooding will come later from the big rivers. We... Read More »

UnitingWorld Calls for Solidarity with Pacific Partners at Copenhagen

Thursday, December 10th, 2009

Share In response to the concerns voiced by the delegation from Tuvalu at the UN Copenhagen Conference yesterday, UnitingWorld asks Uniting Church members to stand in solidarity with our Partner Churches throughout the Pacific who are facing possible relocation due to rising sea levels. The delegation from Tuvalu voiced concerns that agreements arising from the conference would not be effective as... Read More »

December E-News

Wednesday, December 9th, 2009

Share CONTENT Everything In Common | Lent Event 2010 | The Fiji Methodists |  Leadership Development in Timor Leste | People for Peace Appeal | Peacebuilding in Timor Leste |  Kiribati, Tuvalu and the Pacific | Experience Placements Everything In Common – Gift Catalogue Looking for a gift that alleviates proverty and builds the capacity for UnitingWorld’s partners to work for justice?... Read More »

Fiji Methodists ‘Song of Solidarity’ Appeal

Thursday, December 3rd, 2009

Share The Uniting Church of Australia made a decision on 20 July 2009 during its 12th Assembly  to convey support to the Methodist Church of Fiji and Rotuma. In launching the Song of Solidarity Appeal, UnitingWorld is giving continued expression to this call.  Arising from months of discussions with the Fiji Methodists, UnitingWorld is calling for donations to assist in areas of need such as the... Read More »

Urgent Placement in Fiji

Thursday, October 8th, 2009

Share Media and Communications Consultant/Coordinator for Fiji (fully funded position ready now for between 3 months and 6+ months) UnitingWorld  has a critical placement available for a communications / journalist / media liaison specialist to work side by side with our partners in the Methodist Church in Fiji and Rotuma. This is a key, strategic role to assist our partners develop and manage a communications... Read More »