Foundation for the Education of Needy Children in Fiji
{{Short description|NGO in Fiji}}
FENC Fiji is a Non-governmental organization in Fiji. Its mission is to provide education and related support to underprivileged children. The organisation was founded in 2009.{{cite web |url=https://www.fbcnews.com.fj/news/26000-children-assisted-by-fenc-fiji/ |title=26,000 children assisted by FENC Fiji |publisher=FBC News |author=Sainiani Boila |date=28 September 2023 |access-date=5 August 2024}}
In 2023 FENC announced that it would broaden its mission to help needy families.{{cite web |url=https://www.fbcnews.com.fj/news/fenc-fiji-extends-its-focus-to-include-disadvantaged-families/ |title=FENC Fiji extends its focus to include disadvantaged families |publisher=FBC News |author=Peceli Naviticoko |date=26 August 2023 |access-date=5 August 2024}}
Contributions
Fence Fiji offers scholarships and related support to children of the poorest families, which have been identified as Deceased parent(s) where the child is living under the care of a widow, widower or family member earning a weekly income below $100; Families with cash flow income below $100/week with one or several children with disabilities; children with one or both parents in prison; children of farm laborer's/seasonal laborer's engaged in piece-meal work in daily rates of $10–$15, etc. In 2019 it provided assistance to around 3000 students;{{cite web |url=https://fijisun.com.fj/2019/01/14/3000-students-get-help-from-fenc/ |title=3000 Students Get Help From FENC |publisher=Fiji Sun |author=Swashna Chand |date=14 January 2009 |access-date=5 August 2024}} in 2023, it had 5000 applicants for assistance.{{cite web |url=https://www.fbcnews.com.fj/news/over-5000-applicants-seek-help-from-fenc-fiji/ |title=Over 5,000 applicants seek help from FENC Fiji |publisher=FBC News |author=Apenisa Waqairadovu |date=3 November 2023 |access-date=5 August 2024}} In 2024 it provided back-to-school packs to 1100 children.{{cite web |url=https://www.fijitimes.com.fj/school-packs-for-11000-students/ |title=School packs for 11,000 students |publisher=Fiji Times |date=10 January 2024 |access-date=5 August 2024}}
Support from Fenc Fiji covers tuition at approved, zoned schools; and school supplies such as but not limited to books, bags, shoes, stationary, and uniforms.{{cite web |url=https://www.fijitimes.com.fj/fenc-students-laid-back/ |title=FENC: Students laid back |publisher=Fiji Times |date=24 January 2022 |access-date=5 August 2024}} Fenc Fiji only assists children from Class 1 – Form 7; excludes Tertiary, Kindergarten and boarding schools unless cases of death, distance or emergencies. Fenc Fiji attempts to cover the entire Fiji Islands, with 3 Divisional Officers. The Nadi office covers the entire Western Division; the Labasa office covers the entire Northern Division and the office, and the Suva office covering the Central/Eastern Division.