In 2010, our teams will return to Fiji for the second year, to live in a rural village and initiate development projects. There is a high level of poverty in Fiji which has become more desperate after recent natural disasters. Potential projects include: disaster relief, organic gardens, food drying, orphanages, business mentoring, microcredit, public health, HIV/AIDS awareness, and construction.

Country description: Fiji is a South Pacific nation comprised of 322 islands. About 100 are inhabited, while the balance remain nature preserves. The majority of Fiji is mountainous and the climate very moderate. By the end of April, temperatures are comfortably warm by day 79° F and pleasantly cool at night 66° F. It is a desired vacation spot for many tourists, in part because of its beautiful scenery and warm and hospitable people. However, 25% of the population currently lives on less than $1 per day.