ABOUT FIJI AID INTERNATIONAL
ABOUT THE FIJI ISLANDS
The Fiji Islands are located in the Pacific Ocean, southwest of Hawaii, east of Australia, and north of New Zealand. There are over 300 islands in the group, approximately 15° south of the Equator and on the International Dateline.
Fiji is a republic that became independent in 1970 from the United Kingdom.
The population is approximately 900,000. The official language is English. The two main ethnic groups are the native Fijians and the Indians. The native Fijians are Melanesians and inhabited Fiji over 3,500 years ago. Indians were brought to Fiji under an indentured labor system, while India and Fiji were under British rule.
Tourism is the main industry, followed by the sugar industry.
The people of Fiji are known to be some of the friendliest people in the world. Despite the lovely people and beautiful islands, a majority of people live at or below the poverty level.

THE BASIC GOALS OF FAI
• To donate funds to support a free clinic (Patan Memorial) that provides preventive health care to the people of Fiji.
• Provide funding for health screening and education in schools in remote parts of Fiji.
• Recruit medical volunteers to go to Fiji and other countries in need of medical assistance.
• Donate medical supplies and clothing to people in need in Fiji and other countries.
• Seek individuals, corporations, and healthcare facilities to donate medical equipment and supplies for Fiji and other countries in need. These will be given to health clinics and facilities that provide free services.
• Organize events and seek sponsors to raise funds for Fiji Aid International. All funds, after deduction of direct expenses, go towards charitable purposes.
• Donate funds to charities like the American Red Cross, UNICEF, and other charities with similar objectives in times of need.
Healthcare statistics
Here are some statistics on healthcare issues in Fiji. This information has been gathered from direct observation and interviews, clinical data collected during free clinics, informal surveys, and newspaper articles.