Youth Movement Helping Fiji Prosper
The organisation, born during the lockdown, is a youth empowering mechanism with the aim to ‘prove that humanity still persists in society’.
AYear 13 student of Sangam Sadhu Kuppuswamy Memorial College (Sangam SKM College) is at the helm of a nonprofit organisation with a vision of helping society prosper.
Malika Singh, together with her team of enthusiastic youths, some of whom are university students, are on the move bringing about positive change and lending a hand to those in need.
Inari Fiji is the name of the registered organisation. Inari is a Japanese term for prosperity and the youngsters are determined to do just that in their own way of contributing to the community.
For Malika she said: “This is the main objective of the group: To unite all cultures to help Fiji prosper.”
The organisation, born during the lockdown, is a youth empowering mechanism with the aim to ‘prove that humanity still persists in society’.
True to its name, Inari Fiji has been working on numerous projects in its home base in Nadi.
“We have already finished the Nadi Hospital project as our community project one. We helped the staff clear land, germinate seeds and also plant seedlings,” Malika said.
“In our second community project we volunteered at PASH FIJI. We helped out the caretakers with their daily chores from cleaning, washing to grooming animals.
“We donated at St Minas Orthodox Orphanage as our community project three where the group bought various groceries for the children of the orphanage.
“We were so overwhelmed by their kindness that we decided to go back for our next project.
“Our next project was the fourth on our list which was gardening at St Mina orthodox orphanage.
“The group cleared land and planted seeds with the children’s help.” At the moment Inari Fiji is focusing on Nadi but is open to projects in Lautoka.
Malika said they hoped to eventually spread their wings to the capital eyeing larger projects.
“The organisation has a member sign up form with all our policies,” she said.
“We do not have a membership fee, and all members must abide by the group constitution.”
So where does the organisation fund its project?
With the burgeoning Votcity Flea
Market in Nadi, the members set up shop and sell goodies and treats here. During the week, they also get together to deliver pastries on order.
The organisation is also open to donors who can contact Malika through their social media page on Instagram @inarifiji. There, you can also tender your interest if you wish to register to join the cause. “The funds are approximately up to $200 a week or sometimes fortnightly gained from selling bakeries, handmade artwork, and plants,” Malika said.
“The parents help by getting orders for scrunchies, sweets and food from their workmates.”
The projects are executed on Saturdays between 9am to 1:30pm.
This is the main objective of the group: To unite all cultures to help Fiji prosper. The organisation has a member sign up form with all our policies. We do not have a membership fee, and all members must abide by the group constitution Malika Singh Inari Fiji president