Seeds of Change in Vanuatu

As part of SPC’s Promoting Pacific Islands Nature-Based Solutions (PPIN) project, PCF delivered a Farmer Field School (FFS) programme in Vanuatu — the first formal agricultural training for many of the farmers who attended.

Led by Tongan trainer Tevita Ngaloafe Tukia, the week-long programme brought together men and women from across Efate, Nguna, and Emau to learn hands-on organic farming practices, climate-smart solutions, and inclusive facilitation skills.

More than training, this initiative is about building local capacity, strengthening women’s participation, and creating a sustainable network of farmer facilitators who will continue sharing knowledge long after the classroom closes.

Discover how the Pacific Cooperation Foundation hosted ON-Board@PCF, an inspiring onboarding event for Manaaki Scholars as they embark on their 2024-2025 summer internships. From a warm Māori welcome to engaging workshops and a dynamic panel discussion, this event connected scholars with host organisations, preparing them for success in the workplace. Learn how PCF is fostering Pacific leadership and building bridges for a brighter future.

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The Recognised Seasonal Employment (RSE) scheme has been a lifeline for both New Zealand and Pacific nations, but is it truly a model of mutual benefit? In this piece, we explore insights from the HORTNZ RSE Conference, highlighting the need for genuine reciprocity, the importance of preserving Pacific identities, and the path forward to deepening the partnership between New Zealand and the Pacific.

I know there are cookbooks galore out there, and yes, I am biased, but we should be proud of seeing our food in publications that are going global. Robert Oliver's latest publication is not just any cookbook—it's a vibrant celebration of our Pacific cuisine overflowing with colour, diversity, and health.

Manaaki Scholars from across the Pacific region visited PCF during their short-term training course in Politics and Public Policy at the University of Auckland, led by Dr. Jennifer Curtin. As part of our ongoing commitment to deepening relationships with our Pacific neighbours, Pacific Cooperation Foundation (PCF) used this opportunity to build its presence around the work that it is doing in the region, knowledge exchange and capacity building.