The TP Panel Series 2021
‘The TP Panel Series’ is new for 2021 and something we are very excited to share with you!
This series of FREE live online workshops is your chance to learn from leading industry experts and academics as they discuss key challenges, and areas of development relevant to Fiji and the Pacific within their sectors.
During these 90 minute discussions, our guest speakers will offer their perspectives and insights on topical issues ranging from; Climate Change, to Public Health, to Mental Health, Education to Women’s Empowerment.
We hope you can join us for a live session but if you can’t make it don’t worry, you can register to receive the recordings.
Join the Conversation - Register for 'The TP Panel Series'Please see an overview of the sessions below:
- Fiji’s Future: A youth-led venture – Tues, Feb, 23rd (GMT)
- Women’s Empowerment in Fiji – Tues, 9th Mar (GMT)
- Sport as an agent of Change in the Pacific – Weds, 17th Mar (GMT)
- International Development: Putting People at the Centre of Development – Weds, 24th Mar (GMT)
- Health Challenges in Fiji – Weds, 31st Mar (GMT)
- Business as a Gateway to Opportunity – Weds, 7th Apr (GMT)
- Pacific Perspectives on Global Mental Health Challenges – Weds, 14th Apr (GMT)
- Climate Change in the South Pacific – Sun, 18th Apr (GMT)
- Engineering: The future of Cyclone Readiness in Fiji – April TBC
The webinars are for students, academics and those interested in global citizenship & sustainable Futures. 
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It’s your chance to learn from and engage with leading industry experts, organisations and academics – across a range of sectors and fields. within Fiji. During these 90-minute discussions, our guest speakers will:
- Offer their perspectives and insights on topical issues
- Pose solutions & ‘Calls to Action’
- Engage in a live Q&A
When?
Weds, 23rd Feb, 7pm GMT / 2pm EST
Thurs, 24th Feb, 6am AEDT / 7am FJT
Guest Speakers:
Temesia Tuicaumia –Â Â A Global Leader under the World Forum Foundation, and is currently the Curriculum Supervisor for Early Learning Fiji and the Mobile Kindy programme under Child Benefit Fiji.
Vereniki Ralulu –Â With over 9 years of working with Think Pacific, Lulu has travelled across Fiji working with schools, communities and families.
Suhani Dass – has a background in mental health comprising of 9 years experience as a clinician, educator and consultant in New Zealand and Australia, specialising in psychological assessment, mental health and applied behaviour analysis, and with experience working on key projects to help develop support services.
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(We will email the Zoom link to you, 48 hours before we begin)
When?
Tues, 9th Mar, 7pm GMT / 2p EST
Weds, 10th Mar, 6am AEDT / 7am FJT
Guest Speakers:
With international women’s day on the 8th March, we want to acknowledge and explore how a progressive Pacific society can ensure women have an equal contribution to its future.
Ronna Pastorizo-Sekiguchi, President of Graduate Women Fiji, and Founder & Director at the Greenhouse Studio, Inspiring creativity & change, woman & child advocate.
Susan Grey, Executive Director at Femlink Pacific, a local, regional & national catalyst for change through accessible media and information.
Leonora Sinclair, Career and Business Coach, and Committee Member at Marama Alliance UK, empowering women to be the agents of change.
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(We will email the Zoom link to you, 48 hours before we begin)
When?
Weds, 17th Mar, 7pm GMT / 2pm EST
Thurs, 19th Mar, 6am AEDT / 7am FJT
Guest Speakers:
Sainimili Saukuru, Manager of Sports Education Programme for Oceania National Olympic Committee (ONOC)
Joji Liga, Sports Development Manager at the Fiji National Sports Commission (FNSC)
Daniel Leo, Ex-Samoan Rugby Player and CEO of Pacific Rugby Players Welfare (PRPW)
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(We will email the Zoom link to you, 48 hours before we begin)
When?
Weds, 24th Mar, 7pm GMT /2pm EST
Thurs, 25th Mar, 6am AEDT / 7am FJT
Guest Speakers:
Akuila Sovanivalu, National Youth Office at the United Nation Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (UNOHCHR) in Fiji
Lavetanalagi Seru, Co-Founder of Alliance 4 Future Generations.
Letila Mitchell, Artistic Director of Rako, and a practising, Visual artist, Dancer and Poet. Founder and Secretary General for the Pacific Arts Alliance, and Member of the Commonwealth Group for Culture and Development
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(We will email the Zoom link to you, 48 hours before we begin)
When?
Weds 31st Mar, 7pm GMT /2pm EST
Thurs 1st Apr, 6am AEDT / 7am FJT
Guest Speakers:
Viliame Qio, Project Manger with Diabetes Fiji.
Alipate Vakamocea, President-Elect for the South Pacific Society of Lifestyle Medicine and Secretary for the Fiji Medical Association
Sina Kami, Co-Founder & Chairperson of Walk On Walk Strong (WOWS) Fiji
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(We will email the Zoom link to you, 48 hours before we begin)
When?
Weds 7th, Apr, 8pm GMT /2pm EST
Thurs 8th, Apr, 6am AEDT / 7am FJT
Guest Speakers:
Sagufta Janif, Founder of Waste2Worth Social Enterprise, The Fusion Hub.
Rupeni Navukitu, Organic Extension Officer for agricultural social enterprise, Loving Islands.
Winston Hill, Olympic Boxer and Founder of BoxfitHQ
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(We will email the Zoom link to you, 48 hours before we begin)
When?
Weds 14th, Apr, 8pm BST / 3pm EST
Thurs 15th, Apr, 6am AEDT / 7am FJT
Guest Speakers:
Lionel Rogers, President of Youth Champs for Mental Health.
Sera Osborne, Manager, Psychiatric Survivors Association.
Dr Annie Crookes, Psychology Discipline Coordinator, University of the South Pacific.
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(We will email the Zoom link to you, 48 hours before we begin)
When?
Sun 18th, Apr, 8pm BST /3pm EST
Mon 19th, Apr, 6am AEDT / 7am FJT
Guest Speakers:
Victor Bonito, Programme Director for the Coral Coast Conservation Center
Ra’eed Ali, National Co-ordinator for Precious Plastics Fiji
Fenton Lutunatabua, Head of Regions at 350.org.
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(We will email the Zoom link to you, 48 hours before we begin)
May – Date TBC
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(Register above and we will email you the details of the session when the date and time is confirmed)
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Whether you can’t make a session, want to watch a webinar again or just want lifetime to the whole series on file…
If you would like to receive recordings of all the sessions & some exciting BONUS content, please click link below and we will ensure everything lands in your inbox. 
