Compassionate east Auckland school pupils have created a boardgame that will be donated to underprivileged children in Fiji with the goal of promoting environmental education.
Ormiston Senior College’s Viti Initiative is comprised of pupils Aahana Sharma, Armaan Hora, Maanvi Prakash, Gloria Prasad, and Aarav Verma.
They’re taking part in the Young Enterprise Scheme (YES), which is designed to give Kiwi students the experience of starting and running their own business.
The members of the Viti Initiative say: “We are on a mission to create a boardgame that promotes environmental education and donate it to underprivileged children in Fiji.
“Our goal is simple yet profound: to offer these children a cherished educational tool that is otherwise out of reach for them.
“Our project involves designing and selling hoodies for $45 each through our website, with the profits dedicated to creating essential educational resources for underprivileged children in Fiji.
“Each purchase acts as a generous donation to our cause, with the hoodie being a token of our gratitude.
“Every cent from these sales goes directly toward producing and distributing the boardgames, with no profit pocketed by us.
“A very small portion is used solely to cover essential operational costs.”
The group says four of its members are from Fiji and they’ve seen the struggles faced by the children they want to help.
“Our project is driven by a deep empathy and a desire to make a tangible difference in their lives.
“We believe that every child deserves the joy of learning and playing, and we hope to bring a glimmer of hope and happiness to those who need it most.
“Our initiative is more than just a business venture; it’s a heartfelt mission to bring hope and opportunities to children who need it most.
“By partnering with local schools in Fiji, we aim to provide these young minds with the knowledge and tools they need to care for their beautiful homeland and build a brighter future.
“Every hoodie purchased helps us reach out to these children, letting them know they are valued and supported.”
For more information or to support the group’s cause by purchasing a hoodie, go online to Viti Initiative (@viti.initiative) • Instagram photos and videos.
