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Rabi women plant coconut trees to avert disasters

FIJI TIMES ONLINE Salaseini Vosamana Wednesday, October 26, 2011

BEING victims of climate change for the past years, a group of women from Tukavesi village in Cakaudrove have taken a strong stand to plant coconut trees to safeguard their shores from such disaster.

The initiative organised by the Banaban Women's Organisation in partnership with Vodafone ATH Fiji Foundation was aimed at empowering women to make…

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Added by Stacey King on October 26, 2011 at 8:58am — No Comments

Rabi Producers seek State financial help

Fiji Times Online Maneesha Karan Monday, August 15, 2011

THE producers of virgin coconut oil on Rabi are willing to expand their production quota after their first year of operations.

However, to cater for the product's growing demand, the Banaban Women's Organisation is seeking financial assistance to purchase much-needed equipment.

Organisation president Terikano Takesau said they needed coconut graters and squeezers.

They currently own two…

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Added by Stacey King on August 16, 2011 at 9:00am — No Comments

Rabi Women contribute to livelihood

Fiji Times Online Maneesha Karan Monday, August 15, 2011

ONCE restricted to household chores, the role of women on Rabi has changed dramatically over a year and this has brought about much change on the island.

About 150 Banaban women are engaged with the Banaban Women's Organisation and have collectively produced and marketed virgin coconut oil and handicraft.

The Fiji Times came across the group in Savusavu last year with their…

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Added by Stacey King on August 15, 2011 at 6:20pm — No Comments