International Development Apprenticeship in Fiji

Kick-start your international development career while immersing yourself in Fiji’s tropical island landscape.

Durations: 24 weeks
Fieldwork hours50 hrs of fieldwork per week
Participant ratio1:6 staff to participant ratio
GVI experiencesIncludes GVI Experiences
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Program information

Gain experience in locally-led community empowerment projects, applying international development theory to practise. During this international development apprenticeship in Fiji, you’ll collaborate with Fijian communities on projects aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals, fostering cross-cultural skills as you work alongside local community members to achieve their objectives.

Included in your program, at no extra cost.

Make the most of our unique programs with these exclusively curated local adventure and wellness experiences.

Offered once a month, expand your adventure with GVI Experiences. These are just some of the activities offered on your program!
Learn to cook iTaukei food
Make a traditional drink from kava root
Learn indigenous plant medicine
Hike to the top of Tova Peak
Fish with iTaukei women
Weave a traditional mat
Visit Vatu-i-Ra Conservation Park
Boat to Leleuvia Island
Connect with our alumni
Want to connect with some of our past participants about their adventures? Get in touch with hundreds of friendly ambassadors all over the world who would be more than happy to answer any questions.