PRESENTER: AIYAZ KHAN FIJI NATIONAL UNIVERSITY

WHAT IS SUSTAINABLE LIVELIHOOD PROJECT?  A Fiji Government initiative to promote TVET  For Rural and Maritime communities within Fiji and Rotuma  Helps to improve the understanding of the livelihood of rural people.  Also helps to restore and embrace the lost confidence in each and every person.  School brought to home and it is free  For anyone 15 years and above and no need for qualification or experience to register

Purpose of SLP Governments aim is to promote development of rural and maritime communities Empowerment of human resource Alleviate rural poverty For reducing urban drift

COURSES OFFERED UNDER SUSTAINABLE LIVELIHOOD PROJECT 1. Carpentry 2. Domestic Electrical 3. Plumbing 4. Small Engine Repair 5. Fiberglass Repair 6. Coffin Box Construction 7. Small Business Courses 8. Front Office/Food & Beverages 9. Sewing 10. Screen Printing 11. Cookery and Pastry 12. Floriculture 13. Child Care and 14. Elderly Care

Graduates To date more than 10,000 SLP participants has graduated with Certificate of Participation

The Impact Assessment of the Yasawa Island SLP Participants After duration of 6 – 12 months Research Methodology Case Study Technique Used to Collect Data

Participants – SLP Training Total of 190 participants ( 117 males and 73 females) 104 (63.8%) were interviewed During impact assessment it was found that 1 passed away and 26 started to work on main land to support their families back on island. 104 (63.8%) were interviewed within 5 days out of the remaining 163 on the Yasawa Island at that time.

Education Status Before SLP Training

Source of Income Before SLP Training No. Daily Living Number of Participants 1No Income13 2Fishing31 3Farming19 4Own Business9 5Paid Job32

Preference of SLP Training as per Questionnaire  77.9% found the SLP training very effective  22.1% stated that the SLP was average  99% of participants applied the skills learned through SLP training in their daily life  100% participants wanted more of SLP training.

Income Bracket of Participants Before and After SLP Training Before After Before N o. Income Number of Participants 1Nil2 2$1-$5015 3$51-$ $101-$ $151-$ $201-$2506 7$250-$3003 8Above $3011 N o. Income Number of Participants 1Nil13 2$1-$5029 3$51-$ $101-$ $151-$2005 6$201-$2502 7$250-$3001 8Above $3010

Line Graph – Income Before and After SLP Training

Successful Stories Jone ( Cookery and Pastry) Isoa (Small Engines)

SWOT Analysis Strength Reduction in unemployment Increment in participants wages/salary Reduction in cost of maintenance of items Enhancement of self-employment and small business Improved self-confidence Has revived the tourist visits Improvement in child and elderly care Motivated some participants to continue with their education Promoted Gender Equality

Gender Equality

Name : Ms Merisela Age: 59 Program Undertaken: Small Engines Reason: Husband passed away and left few fishing boats behind. Have to bring food on table for my children. Why Now: As age passed my perception changed with new era and training was just held few meters away from where I live in my own village. Also could take care of my children at the same time. Saving a lot on engine repair as I do it myself. Gender Equality

Name: Ms. Ana Age: 36 Reason: Had interest in repairing small engines since childhood Why Now: Motivated by my husband to fulfill my dream which is accomplished. Gender Equality

Weakness  Delay in release of funds from Ministry of Finance  Duration of SLP training to be 120 hours instead of 80 hours. Some slow and elderly participants find difficulties to cope up revealed during talanoa (informal) session  Purchasing of tools and machines by participants after SLP training

Opportunities  Land available – Agricultural programs would be very beneficial and effective  Sunlight and strong wind is widely accessible where renewable energy projects can be initiated  Demand for skill workers in tourist industry  Possibilities of generating more income through extension of tourist activities and involvement

Threats  Urban drift  Natural disaster  Climate change affecting the livelihood of the Yasawa Island participants

Climate Change

SLP the Bridge to Sustainable Livelihood

QUESTIONS