National Youth Council of FIji

National Youth Council of FIji NYCF, is the umbrella body for the two operational arms; the Provincial Youth Forum of Fiji (PYFF) and the Youth Assembly of Fiji (YAF).

HISTORY OF NYC

The National Youth Council of Fiji (NYCF) initially began operating in the late 1960s when it was known as the Fiji National Youth Council (FNYC). It got registered in 1969 with 3 Trustees of Mr Josua Rabukawaqa and Shree Dhar Maharaj, both of whom are now deceased. The location of the third trustee Mr. David Lancaster who is a foreigner has been a difficult task. The Youth Council

need such information for the issuing of a new certificate of incorporation under the Charitable Trust Act where their selection of their 3 new trustees is of importance. The Advisory Board in their Constitution also plays an important role. Since its inception in 1975, the FNYC has over the decades gone through periods of dormancy and revival based on Government’s changing priorities on youth development over the years. Cabinet decided in 2004 to establish a National Youth Advisory Board (NYAB) that would act in place of a Youth Council, consisting of youth representatives from the 2 umbrella bodies of the Youth Assembly of Fiji (YAF) and Provincial Youth Forum of the Fiji Islands (PYFFI). They were the highest consultative forum for youth issue with a direct link to the Minister and Permanent Secretary for Youth and Sports. Government revised its framework in 2006 with the establishment of the restructured National Youth Council of Fiji (NYCF) and representation from YAF and PYFFI. In 2012, the NYCF secured funding from UNDP to enable a payed Secretariat to carry out tasks and work for the Youth Council. It is evident that without at least a paid staff to run the office, the National Youth Council will return to its dormancy. MANDATORY POWER

The National Youth Policy a guiding document in the align ministry, Ministry of Youth and Sports mandate the role of the NYCF under item 5.5 and 16.5.1 and under resource support in the MYS Strategic Plan. VISION

A valued, capable and knowledgeable youth contributing to a prosperous and sustainable Fiji. MISSION

Promote, facilitate and assist in the development of youths in Fiji. THEMATIC AREAS

- Education and Capacity Building
- Youth Voice &d ecision making
- Employment & Livelihood
- Equitable Service Delivery
- Youth Sustaining culture & heritage
- Sports & Recreation
- Environment Sustainability
- Youth Health

FUNCTIONS

- To act as a consultative and coordinating organization for its members;
- To advocate and represent the overall needs, issues and concerns of youths to government, non-governmental organizations, other civil society organizations and the business community;
- To assist in the implementation of youth activities nationwide for sustainable development;
- To network through partnerships and affiliations with national affiliates, regional and international organizations

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Former Youth Parliamentarian Patricia Subhaiya speaks on youth issues as budget priorities

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Former Youth Parliamentarian Patricia Subbaiya rates her confidence in the upcoming National Budget at 5 out of 10, saying young people want to see ac

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🅞🅟-🅔🅓 | THIS year, a group of Pacific young people published a guide to talking about pleasure. They called it Pleasurenesia – a play on the colonial labels Polynesia, Micronesia and Melanesia, terms outsiders coined to organise a region that had never asked to be organised.

By folding “pleasure” into that geography, Youth OCEANS, the regional youth-led network of the International Planned Parenthood Federation, made a pointed claim: conversations about pleasure, sexuality and wellbeing in the Pacific should be shaped by Pacific people, for Pacific people.

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Pacific Youth Talanoa 2 is now Open for Registration

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Pacific Youth Talanoa 2 is now open for registration.

Following a highly engaging first talanoa, young people from across the Pacific are coming together again to deepen discussions on climate action, strengthen their understanding of how decisions are made, and shape a collective Pacific Youth Communiqué ahead of Pre-COP31 and COP31.

Talanoa 2 will explore climate governance, policy processes and pathways for influence, from national advocacy to international negotiations.

Through interactive activities and peer exchange, participants will gain skills in climate advocacy and negotiation, priority-setting and framing 'key asks', and speaking with decision-makers.

Participants will also have the opportunity to engage with the COP31 Presidency Youth Climate Champion, Sally Higgins.

If you're aged 18–35 and passionate about the future of our Blue Pacific, this is your opportunity to be part of the conversation.

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Sound Way Workshop Equips Youth Leaders with Literacy Skills Navola Village, Baravi, Nadroga – Members of the National Y...
23/06/2026

Sound Way Workshop Equips Youth Leaders with Literacy Skills

Navola Village, Baravi, Nadroga – Members of the National Youth Council of Fiji (NYCF) National Executive Board, together with representatives from the Youth Assemblies of Fiji (YAF) and the Provincial Youth Forum (PYF), recently participated in a Sound Way Workshop held in Navola Village, Baravi, Nadroga.

The workshop served as an enlightening learning experience for youth leaders and youth workers, introducing them to the Sound Way literacy approach, which focuses on teaching children the correct sounds, pronunciation, and reading techniques necessary for effective communication and language development.

Participants were enlightened on how to facilitate Sound Way sessions and note the interest to learn more on how to apply the methodology in their own communities, schools, and youth programmes. The session emphasized the importance of helping children develop strong literacy foundations by learning the correct pronunciation of words and sentences from an early age.

In an era where children are increasingly exposed to digital devices and spend less time reading, the workshop highlighted the need to strengthen literacy and language skills among young learners. Participants acknowledged that Sound Way provides a practical and engaging tool to support children's learning and confidence in speaking and reading.

The workshop also reinforced the role of youth workers as educators and mentors within their communities. Equipped with Sound Way skills, participants are now better positioned to support children's literacy development and contribute positively to educational outcomes across Fiji.

The National Youth Council of Fiji extends its appreciation to the facilitators and all participants for their commitment to learning and investing in the future of Fiji's children through literacy and education initiatives and the support from Pacific Australia Skills

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