PCF secures PMSA funding for 9-week Pacific internship in Thailand
In partnership with Education New Zealand Manapou ki te Ao, Pagoda Projects, and Thailand’s Princess Chulabhorn Science High Schools, is proud to launch a fully funded internship programme for Pacific young people. Running November 2025 to February 2026, this work-integrated learning experience empowers participants to grow as global citizens while deepening cultural connections across the Asia-Pacific. Expressions of Interest are now open.

As global powers compete for influence across the Blue Pacific, questions are rising about how aid is delivered, who it serves, and what future it’s shaping. I

This op-ed challenges donors, policymakers, and regional institutions to rethink aid effectiveness and prioritise Pacific voices, Pacific leadership, and Pacific futures.