Dawasamu Community Project – Fiji
Program Overview
The Dawasamu Community Project offers a rare opportunity to join long-running, community-led development work in a traditional Fijian village — far from the resort coast. Based in Silana, a remote coastal village on Viti Levu, the project has been active since the early 2010s, building genuine continuity with local communities in the Dawasamu and Bureiwai districts. Volunteers are welcomed as part...
The Dawasamu Community Project offers a rare opportunity to join long-running, community-led development work in a traditional Fijian village — far from the resort coast. Based in Silana, a remote coastal village on Viti Levu, the project has been active since the early 2010s, building genuine continuity with local communities in the Dawasamu and Bureiwai districts. Volunteers are welcomed as part of the community, contributing to work that the villages themselves have identified as priority rather than arriving with an external agenda.
The project focuses on children's learning and development, early childhood education, health and nutrition, gender equality, and rainwater harvesting and water security. Fieldwork runs Monday to Friday, around 35 hours per week, delivered in partnership w...
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Quick Details
- 1-2 Weeks
- 2-4 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
- 9-12 Weeks
- Childcare & Children
- Community Development
- Education
- English Teaching
- Health
Updated Oct 2, 2026
Program Details
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Locations
- Fiji
Types & Subjects
- Causes
- Childcare & Children
- Community Development
- Education
- English Teaching
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered
- Year Round
Eligible Nationalities
- All Nationalities
Education Levels & Language
- Language
- English
- Education
- Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Accommodation Options
- Dormitory
- Group living
Application Procedures
- Online Application
- Phone/Video Interview
- Background Check
- Travel Insurance
Age Requirement
18+
Duration
- 1-2 Weeks
- 2-4 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
- 9-12 Weeks
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