Current Projects

About the Services of Ramakrishna Mission, Fiji

The Ramakrishna Mission (RKM), Fiji, is a registered charitable Trust (Regn # 896) serving in Fiji since 1930s in the fields of primary, secondary and technical education and community development. RKM has a very high standing within Fiji and recognition in the international aid community (AusAid, NZ Aid, EU Aid) which have funded several aid projects through RKM.   RKM Fiji was awarded the 2014 Parvasi Bharatiya Samman Award by the Government of India in recognition of their seven decades of service in Fiji. Currently RKM runs the following educational, medical and community development institutions/ services:

1. Swami Vivekananda College, Nadi (Established 1949).
2. Vivekananda Technical Centre. Nadi (Established 1981).
3. Universal Meditation Centre, Nadi.
4. Sarada Medical Centre (SMC), Nadi.
5. Medical Outreach Program.
6. Ramakrishna Relief and Community Development Services (Relief services, farmer extension services, Food Security and Poverty alleviation programmes).
7. mVuli – On-line learning program for Primary and High Schools.

Background to Sarada Medical Centre, Nadi, Fiji

Following the devastating 2009 floods in Nadi, Ramakrishna Mission started an outreach medical service to the poor and needy. Over a period of two years, through 33 camps, a team of volunteers served more than 3,000 patients with free consultation and medicines. The health situation in Fiji is alarming. Only 16% of people live beyond 50 years and 8% cross the age of 60. The prevalence of NCDs is very high and is the cause of about 80% of deaths.

In response to poverty levels rising beyond 50% (based on UNDP reports), the charitable Sarada Medical Centre (SMC) was started in Nadi, Fiji in mid-2012. The SMC is a day-care health centre was located in Nadi town and now relocated at Malolo. It has two doctors, two nurses and support staff, a $5 administrative fee is charged. The very poor are waived the fees and given free medicines. The services are open to all irrespective of ethnicity, faith, gender etc. So far, more than 8,000 patients have availed the services at SMC.

There is a severe shortage of medical specialists in Fiji. Most patients do not have access to specialist consultancy. In response to this challenge, SMC is currently implementing an innovative solution to this challenge through tele-medicine. This will enable SMC patients to access specialist medical consultation from abroad.

Fundraising by Serve Fiji Foundation

Serve Fiji Foundation supports the Education, Medical and Relief services of the Ramakrishna Mission Fiji by providing financial funds.  The main avenues for raising funds are by direct donations from Serve Fiji Foundation.  The other avenue is by holding an Annual Charity Fundraising Dinner Event in May each year.

Serve Fiji Foundation would welcome donation to support any of the current projects.

Appeal 1 – mVuli Project for On-Line Education

Seeking support for the on-line education program, mVuli, to enable Primary and High School students’ access to world-class education program

For more information, view our mVuli Project

Appeal 2 – On-Going Support to the Sarada Medical Centre and Medical Outreach Program

Seeking support for the on-going expenses to support the free Medical Outpatient Services provided at the Sarada Medical Centre and Medical Outreach Program.

Appeal 3 – COVID-19 Lunch for School Students in Fiji

COVID-19 pandemic has caused financial hardship to families in Fiji where the family wage earner has lost his/her job.  Tourism is the main source of income and jobs in Fiji and this has been severely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Unfortunately, parents are struggling to provide the basic food to their children.

For more information, view our COVID-19 Lunch for School Students