From the 1st – 4th December 2025, WiFN-Fiji, in partnership with the Fiji Meteorological Service, supported by Oxfam in the Pacific worked with three communities in Ra and one community in Ba to raise awareness on Early Warning Systems (EWS) and Early Action Rainfall (EAR) Watch.
The sessions focused on building resilience through:
- Understanding Fiji Meteorological Services – Sharing the role and services provided.
- Early Warning Systems – Explaining tools, processes, and products, and how communities benefit from timely alerts.
- EAR Forecast (6 months) – Helping communities apply forecast information in daily life and preparedness planning.
- 2025/2026 Cyclone Outlook & Disaster Key Messages – Equipping communities with knowledge of what to expect this cyclone season.
- Traditional Knowledge Sharing – Valuing community beliefs and practices that complement scientific forecasting.
By combining scientific expertise with traditional knowledge, these sessions empower communities especially women fishers to better prepare, respond, and adapt to changing weather patterns.
From the forecasted rainfall for the next three months, our women fishers and their families can plan their fishing trips accordingly especially communities that heavily depend on marine resources for survival. This initiative is especially essential as we are currently in the cyclone season and all measures to prepare our women is of paramount importance.
We extend our sincere appreciation to our partners and stakeholders for their tremendous support: DFAT, Australian Humanitarian Partnership, Fiji AHP – Australian Humanitarian Partnership, Oxfam in the Pacific, Fiji Meteorological Service, Ba Provincial Council Office, Ra Provincial Council Office, Nakorotubu District Office and the four communities: Yaloku Village (Ba), Saioko, Verevere, and Nadavacia Villages (Ra).
Together, we are building stronger, safer, and more resilient communities across Fiji.
