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Fusion Hub
Background
Learn More About Fusion Hub
The Fusion Hub was born out of Sagufta Janif’s desire to provide a solution to Fiji’s growing waste problem, create a sustainable Fiji and contribute to the economic empowerment of Fijian women and youth. The company was founded in 2016.
The first aspect of our social enterprise is that we take in waste materials, like old tyres, discarded construction materials, textile waste, plastic and glass bottles, old broken furniture and we transform them into modern, handcrafted artistic furniture pieces. To scale impact will provide “Waste-To-Worth” capacity building programmes for women and young girls living in poverty. The 2 weeks capacity building program focuses on basic furniture making and designing.
Upon completion, participants are given the opportunity to work for our organisation or they choose to become part of our supply chain which encourages more women-led ventures in the economy.
At a Glance...
- Social enterprise founded in 2016.
- Uses waste and turns it into home products.
- Promoting and encouraging sustainable living.
- 2020 Commonwealth Youth Awards Finalist
- Covid-19 has bought existing operations to a standstill so the business is looking to pivot into new products and services.
Mission, Vision & Values
The 'Why' Behind Fusion Hub
Our Vision
A zero waste world with economically empowered women and communities.
Our Mission
To be able to eliminate the idea of waste by promoting and encouraging sustainable living. Providing capacity building and employment opportunities for women living in disadvantaged backgrounds so they can go beyond the stereotypical roles set for them by the society through economic empowerment and so that they can become part of the solution.
Our Values
Innovation
Empowerment
Empathy
Creativity
Passion
Fun
Sustainability
What are your long term aims and vision for your organization, ministry or business?
- In the next 5 years we would like to establish a functional workshop where we can run more waste-2-worth capacity building programs.
- The workshop will also have co-working spaces where women who want to start their upcycling business can work from. We will also help them register and formally setup their business; encouraging more women-led startups.
- We also want to have a depot where people can come and drop off the items they wish to donate. This could also be a sorting, cleaning and storage area as these functions require a lot of space.
- A zero waste shopping space
What are your long term aims and vision for Fiji?
- Our Pacific leaders have always highlighted the problems and issues we as pacific islanders face due to climate change and rising sea level. I would like us to now highlight the solution we have for these issues, I want not just Fiji, but a world without waste and a world with economically empowered women and youth.
Barriers To Growth
What Are Your Greatest Challenges?
We have been greatly impacted by this pandemic and all our operations have come to a standstill. We are now trying to pivot into a new product and service line to become sustainable again. We also have space constraints and currently finding it difficult to access funding.
An Interview For You
Learn More From The Fusion Hub Team
Choose Your Action Project
Create a Strategic Plan
Action Project 06-05
Create a strategic plan/financial projections for the new foundation arm that will look after capacity building, training opportunities and startup incubation.
Develop a Strategic Plan for 'BulaLance'
Action Project 06-06
Develop a strategic plan for FusionHUB’s new sub-company ‘BulaLance’ which creates digital entrepreneurship and income generating opportunities for youth by connecting them to local and international clients.
Create Grant Proposals for 'BulaLance'
Action Project 06-07
Create grant proposals for the ‘BulaLance’ sub-company initiative from FusionHub.
Create Communications/Marketing Content
Action Project 06-08
Create a communications/marketing content and plan to help The Fusion Hub effectively and accurately deliver updates about the new business initiatives.
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