Social Challenges Advocacy Volleyball Tournament Promotes Awareness Through Sport - Suva City Council

Social Challenges Advocacy Volleyball Tournament Promotes Awareness Through Sport - Suva City Council
Social Challenges Advocacy Volleyball Tournament Promotes Awareness Through Sport
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Social Challenges Advocacy Volleyball Tournament Promotes Awareness Through Sport
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Suva City Council continues to strengthen its commitment to addressing social challenges by working closely with key government agencies, community partners, and civil society organisations, using sport and outreach programmes to engage young people in positive and meaningful ways.
The
Social Challenges Advocacy Volleyball Tournament
is one such initiative that reflects this collaborative approach. The tournament was proudly sponsored by
China Railway Engineering Group No. 5
Yue Lai Hotel
Unique Rubber Stamp
Carpenters Shipping
Max Marketing
Stage Tech
, and the
Fiji Police Force
, whose support made the event possible.
Through the tournament, Suva City Council partnered with the
Fiji Police Force – Community Policing
, the
Ministry of Health
(HIV/AIDS and Mental Health teams), the
Ministry of Youth
, and the
Ministry of Social Welfare
, alongside local NGOs including
Drug Free Fiji
and
Drug Free World
These partners used the platform to engage directly with youths and communities, sharing information on
drug abuse prevention, HIV awareness, mental health support, social welfare services, and crime prevention
, while encouraging healthy lifestyles and responsible decision-making.
The Council also acknowledged the important role played by
religious organisations
, who continue to work at the grassroots level to support young people, provide guidance, and help keep youths off the streets through faith-based programmes, mentoring, and community activities.
Olivia from
Drug Free World
highlighted the value of collaboration, saying,
“When organisations come together through events like this, we reach young people in a positive, respectful, and effective way.”
Chairman
Tevita Boseiwaqa
said the Council’s approach is about inclusion and shared responsibility.
“No single organisation can address these challenges alone. By working with police, ministries, NGOs, sponsors, and faith-based groups, we are building stronger support systems for our young people and communities,”
he said.
Suva City Council remains committed to strengthening partnerships that promote safety, wellbeing, and opportunity, ensuring that Suva’s youths are supported, informed, and empowered to choose positive pathways forward.
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