Fifteen youth leaders affiliated with the National Youth Council of Fiji (NYCF) have completed the “Triple C from Youth Rising for a Peaceful Blue Pacific” (Triple C Project).
According to the International Peace Youth Group (IPYG) this is a pioneering workshop aimed at strengthening youth capacity in media, digital storytelling, and online content creation.
The workshop, held jointly by NYCF and the IPYG is the first of its kind in Fiji and was designed to equip young leaders with practical skills to better communicate and promote youth-led initiatives in peacebuilding, social cohesion, and environmental protection.
IPYG said the training was delivered under its Content Creator Course, a youth capacity-building program that supports young people to express their voices through digital platforms.
“The Triple C Project seeks to address the gap between active youth engagement in community initiatives and the limited media capacity needed to effectively share these efforts with local and international audiences,” IPYG said.
“Discussions leading to the initiative began during the 11th World Peace Summit held in South Korea in September, hosted by Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL), an international peace non-governmental organization.”
The workshop opened with congratulatory remarks from the Minister for Youth Jese Saukuru who shared the importance of equipping young people with media and communication skills.
“Empowering youth-led initiatives aligns with Fiji’s broader aspirations for peace and sustainable development,” Mr Saukuru said.
“Participants received hands-on training in the use of artificial intelligence tools, Canva, and various social media platforms.
“As part of the program, they produced card news, videos, and online content centered on peace, environmental awareness, and social cohesion.”
IYPG added that the practical approach aimed to help participants develop confidence and experience as content creators within their communities.
Participants said the training enhanced their understanding of how storytelling and public engagement can contribute to social change and increase the visibility of youth initiatives.
The workshop also featured a lecture by Jade Fun, a media studies faculty member from Ngee Ann Polytechnic in Singapore, titled “The Attitude and Responsibility of Journalists.”
IPYG expressed hopes that participants would progress from learners to creators and eventually become educators who can train other young people.
Building on the collaboration, NYCF and IPYG plan to expand partnerships with youth organizations and government agencies to further promote youth-led peace and environmental initiatives in Fiji and beyond.
