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University of Hawai'i Group Set Up an Online Fundraiser for TC Winston Victims

A crowdfunding page was set up by students and teachers from the University of Hawai'i to provide relief to those in Fiji affected by Tropical Cyclone Winston.

According to the page "Help Communities in Fiji Overcome Cyclone Winston" on
Youcaring.com, the group have been working in collaboration with 20 communities in Fiji for the past four years "to gain a better understanding of traditional Fijian knowledge and practices that have historically allowed communities to be resilient in the face of major disturbances."

The group were supposed to return in February but after TC Winston, their trip was deferred to May.
"We have postponed our trip until May to allow these communities (that were impacted) time to identify what their recovery needs are in the long-term and raise funds to assist them in rebuilding their communities," the group states on their fundraiser site.

 For more information click here or contact Ashley McGuigan (aamcguig@hawaii.edu)

Local artists call for change

“We’ve got to heal the world; the future is in our hands”

Music has always been a strong medium for advocacy. Combined with youths, it makes for a resounding call to action against climate change.

That’s exactly what singer and songwriter, Savuto Vakadewavosa achieved when he brought together some of Fiji's young artists to produce a music video for, ‘Make a Change’. After having penned the lyrics, Mr. Vakadewavosa recruited the help of Pasifika Voices Music Director Eroni Dina to direct the recording sessions and Michael Irava as producer. The song featured Paulini Cava, Pauliasi Koroiwaca, Tua Mainavukea, Vilisi Waqatakirewa, Ilisavani Cava, Elena Baravilala, Eroni Dina and Kiti Niumataiwalu. The video production was under the direction of award winning video producer, Rajnel Prasad with Bright Future films.

The song was launched during the Hibiscus Festival at the Grand Pacific Hotel and since then has been making rounds on television music shows and social media.

Mr. Vakadewavosa said they felt the need to raise awareness on a cause through the best way they knew how, which was through music.

“I am so very grateful to everyone that made it happen, especially my fellow artists who gave their time to be involved in this project with me. It really is a moment I will dearly cherish,” he said.

If you haven't seen it, check it out below: