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IBSA Fund Empowers 1,530 Fiji Women: Skills Training Transforms Rural Lives

The IBSA Fund is making a real difference in rural Fiji by empowering women with practical skills. Through training programs, 1,530 women learned to produce clean cookstoves while gaining valuable livelihood opportunities. This initiative represents the power of South-South cooperation between developing nations. The project directly supports gender equality and sustainable development goals in vulnerable communities.

Key Points: IBSA Fund Empowers Fiji Rural Women Through Skills Training

  • IBSA Fund provides skills training across health, education and livelihoods sectors
  • Project trained women from 56 rural Fijian communities in rocket stove production
  • Initiative represents pioneering South-South cooperation within UN system since 2016
  • Program contributes directly to Sustainable Development Goals on gender equality
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India-Brazil-South Africa Fund empowers rural Fiji women via skills training

India-Brazil-South Africa initiative trains 1,530 rural Fiji women in clean cookstove production, boosting livelihoods and gender equality through South-South cooperation.

"empowered 1,530 rural women through skills training and the production of 1,580 clean cookstoves - UNOSSC"

New York, October 19

India's Permanent Mission to the United Nations shared on the occasion of the recently concluded International Day of Rural Women how the India, Brazil and South Africa (IBSA) Fund has positively impacted the lives of rural women in Fiji through skill training.

India's permanent mission to the United Nations reshared the post by the United Nations Office for South-South Cooperation (UNOSSC) on how the IBSA fund initiative in Fiji, "empowered 1,530 rural women through skills training and the production of 1,580 clean cookstoves."

The Indian Mission underscored, 'IBSA Fund is brightening the livelihoods of women in rural areas in Fiji. "

https://x.com/IndiaUNNewYork/status/1979241694965985292

The India, Brazil and South Africa (IBSA Fund) provides support to women in areas spanning health, education and livelihoods, the official website of UNOSSC said.

"The IBSA Fund is a remarkable initiative sponsored by three Southern, democratic, multi-ethnic countries that pioneered South-South cooperation with the United Nations system. Operational since 2016, IBSA Fund projects are concrete expressions of solidarity contributing to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals in other developing countries", it said.

A notable component of the IBSA Fund's portfolio is the contribution to the Sustainable Development Goal on Gender Equality. F

The project of empowering rural women in Fiji via upscaling rocket stove project, which was implemented by the UNDP empowered 1,530 women from 56 rural communities with new skills and opportunities for improved livelihoods through the training and production of 1,580 rocket stoves, UNOSSC highlighted.

It further noted how South-South cooperation that focuses on empowering women, and mainstreaming gender into activities across all SDGs - be it in agriculture, technology, financial inclusion, health or others - is instrumental at contributing to long-lasting benefits for those furthest behind.

Earlier this year during the visit of the Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka to India in August, during the meeting with PM Modi, the leaders had reaffirmed continued strengthening of South-South cooperation as a necessary step in effectively addressing contemporary global challenges and agreed to work together on issues of common concern to the Global South, including enhanced, equitable representation in institutions of global governance, the Ministry of External Affairs had noted in a statement.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Great initiative but I hope we're also focusing on similar skill development programs for rural women within India. We should lead by example at home while helping others abroad.
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Arjun K
Clean cookstoves are such a practical solution! Reduces indoor air pollution and empowers women economically. This is the kind of soft power diplomacy that makes India stand out on global stage. 👏
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Sarah B
As someone working in development sector, I appreciate how this project addresses multiple SDGs simultaneously - gender equality, clean energy, and economic empowerment. Smart planning!
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Meera T
When women get skills and opportunities, entire communities benefit. This Fiji project shows India's growing role as a development partner in Global South. More such collaborations needed!
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Vikram M
IBSA Fund proves that developing countries can work together effectively without depending on Western aid models. This is the new face of international cooperation! 💪

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