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𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘂𝗮

The National Rural Water Committee Training commenced this week at Vunaniu Village in the Province of Serua, bringing together community representatives and key stakeholders to strengthen rural water management and promote sustainable access to safe drinking water.

A total of 106 participants from 12 villages across the Districts of Serua and Batiwai have registered for the training, which is being implemented through a collaborative effort involving the
Fiji Ministry of Public Works, Meteorological Services, and Transport, Ministry of Health & Medical Services - Fiji, Ministry of itaukei Affairs through the Serua Provincial Office, the Ministry of Rural and Maritime Development and Disaster Management through the Office of the Provincial Administrator Serua, and the Water Authority of Fiji (WAF), with the valued support of UNICEF Pacific.

The training highlights the critical role water plays in every aspect of community life, from drinking, cooking and sanitation to safeguarding public health and supporting the well-being of families. While functioning water systems are often taken for granted, their failure can have significant impacts on households and communities.

Beyond technical knowledge on water infrastructure, the programme focuses on building local capacity and confidence, equipping communities with the skills needed to manage and maintain the water systems they rely on every day. The initiative reinforces the importance of community ownership, participation and long-term sustainability of rural water supplies.

Assistant Roko Tui Serua, Joseva Naitini, officiated the opening ceremony and encouraged committee members to actively engage throughout the training. He stressed that meaningful participation extends beyond committee membership and called for greater involvement of women and youth in discussions, decision-making and leadership roles.

Addressing the women participating in the training, he stated: “Your voice matters, your knowledge matters, and your leadership matters.”

In his closing remarks, Mr Naitini reminded participants that water security is not only about ensuring access to water today but also about protecting water resources for future generations.

“A healthier water supply supports healthier families, stronger communities and a stronger Vanua. Looking after our water is therefore not simply a technical responsibility; it is an investment in the well-being and future of our people,” he said.

The training continues throughout the week as participants gain practical knowledge and strengthen partnerships aimed at improving water security and resilience in rural communities.

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𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗳 𝘁𝗼 𝗩𝗶𝘄𝗮 𝗜𝘀𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝘀 𝗘𝗹 𝗡𝗶ñ𝗼 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗲𝘀

Families on Viwa Island are breathing a sigh of relief following an emergency water delivery to communities and essential facilities affected by prolonged dry conditions.

The team delivered water to Viwa District School and its quarters, Viwa Nursing Station, Viwa Village and Yalobi Nursing Station, helping address the urgent need for water for drinking, cooking, hygiene and essential services.

The water carting relief efforts are part of the ongoing El Niño emergency response, coordinated by the Fiji Ministry of Public Works, Meteorological Services, and Transport through its Government Shipping Services, in collaboration with the Water Authority of Fiji and the Ministry of Rural and Maritime Development and Disaster Management and the Fiji NDMO, through the Commissioner Western’s Office.

Home to 427 people across three villages, Viwa Island faces severe water shortages during prolonged dry spells, as communities depend entirely on rainwater to meet their daily needs.

District Nurse Iliesa Ratuva, who serves the island, said the shortage affects community health and his ability to care for patients.

“Water is a basic human need for survival,” he said.

Ratuva said limited access to clean water has contributed to skin infections, scabies and diarrhoea, particularly among children. He also raised concerns about dehydration and the difficulties families face in maintaining proper hygiene when their stored water becomes contaminated.

He said the emergency water delivery would help ease these challenges by enabling families to access water for drinking, cooking and personal hygiene. This is expected to support his work in treating patients, reduce health risks associated with unsafe water and contribute to improved health and well-being across the island.

For 61-year-old Venina Kula of Naibalebale Village, water remains one of the community’s biggest challenges.

“During this period, we are searching for water to at least wash our clothes and, more importantly, to drink and cook our food,” she said.

The arrival of the emergency water supply has brought renewed hope to families, easing the burden of finding water for their daily needs and supporting essential community facilities.

Ratuva expressed gratitude to the Water Authority of Fiji and all departments involved, saying the delivery would help families improve their hygiene and access safer drinking water.

Kula said the assistance had brought peace of mind to mothers across the island.

“We use water daily, and it has brought us peace,” she said.

The El Niño emergency response team will continue delivering water to vulnerable maritime communities as efforts intensify to support families affected by prolonged dry conditions.

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Another round of National Rural Water Committee Training was held at Naimasimasi recently.

This was possible through the collaboration between the Fiji Ministry of Public Works, Meteorological Services, and Transport's Department of Water and Sewerage, the Ministry of Health & Medical Services - Fiji, the Water Authority of Fiji, support from the Serua Provincial Office and the Provincial Administrator, Serua Office; and funding from UNICEF Pacific.

The participants went through training phases from theory to practice, establishing the important roles and responsibilities of the water committee.

Not only was the participants' capacity built, but women were empowered not only because the Rural Water and Sanitation Policy dictated their participation in the Committee, but because inclusiveness supersedes the idea of relevance.

In the closing remarks, Assistant Roko Tui Serua Ratu Simione Matanitobua acknowledged the interagency collaborations and encouraged the participants of the Tikina Nuku that the tool box nd the learnings of the week were not just for decoration but a stepping stone into taking ownership of the care, management, and sustainability of their individual community water sources and taking into consideration safeguarding their well-being in preparation for the impacts of El Niño.

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