Creating New Global Partnerships – Australia Students Working Towards Sustainable Development in Fiji

Expanding our Global Network…

We are incredibly excited that through our Virtual Internship program we have been able to work with passionate individuals from all over the world. We’ve connected interns from every continent with each other and with organisations in Fiji to support their development 🌏

As well as expanding our vuvale (family) we’ve also been extending our partnerships with organisations in Fiji and with universities around the world. Through networking and partner referrals we’ve partnered with over 80 Fijian organisations for our remote internship. From grassroot NGOs through to Government Ministries – we are so grateful to be working with such a diverse range of partners across a huge range of industries.

Through our volunteering and remote opportunities we’ve partnered with over 70 UK universities, and now that global mobility is stronger than ever, we are thrilled to be making exciting new partnerships with universities around the world.

 

 

Working with Australian students

Through our virtual internship we’ve had students from a variety of  universities in Australia including Deakin University, Flinders University and  Australia National University plus many more! 

Through the program our interns gain:
  • A career specific work placement.
  • Up to 100 hours of learning, mentoring and work experience.
  • Contribution towards sustainable development.
  • Increased Cultural IQ & experience working cross-culturally.
  • Global connections with university students and professionals.
  • Develop digital skills that are vital to the new virtual workplace.
  • Increased employability.
  • Potential employment opportunities.
  • LinkedIn reference and attribute endorsements.
  • Certificate of completion from Think Pacific & Partner Organisations.

 

What skills have our interns gained? Don’t ask us, hear from them…

One of the highlights of the internship for me was looking into the Fijian culture, so looking into the culture series and experiencing that working from home so it was a really interesting experience. Personally I think my confidence has really increased because I didn’t think I would be able to make this kind of project.”

– Vivian Yang – Deakin University

 

Christiaan Meyer – Flinders University

To hear more about the projects students can get involved with and how they’ve developed both personally and professionally, then why not check out our global testimonials.

Check out some examples of interns projects below…

 

Febronia Parvez- Deakin University

Complete a Wellness Fiji proposal for funding purposes - to help NGOs in seeking funding support

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Jackson Grange- Australia National University
The Pacific Comunity
Vivian Yang - Deakin University
Diabetes Fiji

How do our interns contribute to Fiji’s National Development Plan?

Through their action projects (examples above) our interns support Fijian government ministries, businesses or charities to achieve tangible outcomes, create new connections and contribute towards the Fiji National Development Plan and UN Sustainable Development Goals. Want to learn more? Check out the video below! 

Global Understanding + Charity Sector Experience + Real Social Impact =  Extraordinary Virtual Placements

It’s not just our interns benefiting…

Here’s what some of our Fijian partners have to say about our interns projects. Hearing such incredible feedback from our internship partners really validates the positive contributions our interns can have supporting their partner organisations in Fiji 🙏

 

Ministry of Economy (Climate Change & International Cooperation Division)

“The output from the interns is phenomenal! I am doing the feedback forms now. The quality of work produced in such a short notice, with the level of research, accuracy and awareness is brilliant. We are very thankful to this partnership and the work and will continue to partner up on future projects.” 

Psychiatric Survivors Association

“I would like to extend my appreciation to your organisation for allowing us to be part of such an amazing initiative. This kind of success and dedication can only be achieved with love and a true sense of belonging to the global family to serve the same ultimate goal. Together we are creating change, through positivity and cooperation. In this way impossible becomes possible!”

The South Pacific Society of Lifestyle Medicine

“Many thanks for sending these completed documents through! It’s awesome to see the hard work and thought that has been put into working on these projects by the interns. Your assistance has been gratefully appreciated!” 

Temesia Tuicaumia – Mobile Kindy (Child Benefit)

If you would like discuss a partnership with Think Pacific then please contact us at  info@thinkpacific.com to organise a meeting.

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