Yavusa Navakavu Mangrove Sanctuary Walkway Project and the Leleuvia Digital Guardians Project.
As part of the Drua Innovation Incubator 2.0 field visits, the TTFB team, joined by UNDP counterparts, in the past week recently visited two inspiring grant recipients: the Yavusa Navakavu Mangrove Sanctuary Walkway Project and the Leleuvia Digital Guardians Project. It was exciting to see both projects progressing ahead of schedule and on track to […]
Contemporary Crafts Training in Yasawa
The training that began today at Yasawa I Rara Village marks the start of a four-day workshop designed to teach contemporary crafts to the men, women, and youth of this remote community. The sessions include hands-on learning in various crafts, such as storyboarding for fashion design, facilitated by Rosie Semisi, whole nut processing led by […]
2021 Annual Report
The 2019 year was marked by significant milestones for the Fund, reflecting its commitment to advancing the iTaukei and Rotuman communities. Despite challenges, including the discontinuation of a hotel project and the devastating fire that destroyed the Valenibose property, the Fund achieved positive results in various areas: Looking ahead, the Fund remains committed to its […]
2019 Annual Report
Annual Report Summary – 2019: A Year of Growth and Progress for the Fund The 2019 year was marked by significant milestones for the Fund, reflecting its commitment to advancing the iTaukei and Rotuman communities. Despite challenges, including the discontinuation of a hotel project and the devastating fire that destroyed the Valenibose property, the Fund […]
Sauvaki Ni Vanua: Empowering Traditional Leadership for a Stronger Future
The iTaukei Trust Fund Board (TTFB), in collaboration with the Ministry of iTaukei Affairs (MTA) and the iTaukei Affairs Board (TAB), has launched a transformative training program called Sauvaki Ni Vanua, designed to strengthen traditional leadership and governance within Fiji’s vanua. At its core, the program emphasizes the importance of good governance and effective leadership […]
Vanua Fieldwork: Capturing Fiji’s Cultural Heartbeat
Vanua Fieldwork offers an immersive glimpse into the cultural soul of Fiji, showcasing captivating visual images and videos that reveal the unique customs and traditions of specific tribes, tikinas, and provinces. This vibrant project seeks to educate, inspire, and promote awareness of indigenous knowledge and cultural heritage. Through Vanua Fieldwork, audiences are introduced to a […]
Preserving Heritage: The Art and Legacy of Rotuman Fine Mat Weaving
Rotuman Fine Mat Weaving holds a cherished place in Fiji’s cultural heritage, particularly on the island of Rotuma, where the art is a symbol of community identity and tradition. In 2006, the iTaukei Trust Fund Board (TTFB) initiated a project to ensure the preservation of this intricate craft, providing funding and support aimed at recognizing […]
Inaugural Resource Owners Forum Meeting
The Ministry of iTaukei Affairs, Culture, Heritage and Arts, iTaukei Affairs Board, iTaukei Land Trust Board, iTaukei Trust Fund Board, Fijian Holdings Ltd, and the Centre for Appropriate Technology and Development, will jointly host the Minister for iTaukei Affairs’ “Inaugural Resource Owners Forum Meeting”, from 30 to 31 March 2023, at the Harbor Point Convention Centre in Lami.
TTFB Welcomes New Board Members
The two new board members are Mr. Jovilisi Suveinakama and Dr. Amerita Ravuvu. They bring with them a wealth of experience and expertise in the field of legal, social and medical science respectively.
TTFB Awareded Grant For rotuma Creative Arts Project
The ACP-EU recently announced the recipients of grants last week at their office in Suva. Amongst these recipients was the iTaukei Trust Fund Board (TTFB), whom like the others was greatly appreciative towards this assistance.