Devastating floods killed 6 people this week in Fiji

Devastating floods killed 6 people this week in Fiji and left hundreds homeless…all our girls are safe but school has been closed until next week. Their homes are intact albeit soggy and muddy but they are all ok. Floods and cyclones are just a part of life in the islands and something we need to factor in when being clever about supporting education and empowering families…

Read more here at ABC News…

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