TREASURE HOUSE is home to beautiful children sadly orphaned through tragic circumstances such as desertion, neglect, abuse, and poverty.
REGISTERED CHARITY
Treasure House is a registered and recognised Charity. There is a board of trustees and a working committee.
The Fiji Social Welfare Ministry is the legal custodian of the children and so works closely with all institutions like Treasure House.
THE CHILDREN
There are now 19 children and 20 staff. 4 of our children have Special Needs. The staff give 24 hour care. The children come to us from newborn age upward.
HISTORY
The home was originally established in Ba, about two towns away in the year 2000. It was relocated to Nadi in the year 2007.
It is now located in Saunaka on Queens Road about 4 blocks away on the opposite side of McDonald's restaurant in Nadi.
EDUCATION
The children start school at age 5 in Kindergarten. They attend normal schools nearby. Some children attend Primary School, High School, Tertiary School and some children attend Special Needs school.
Some children are in need of additional literacy support as they have missed basic reading and writing skills.
HOUSING
Currently the children live in a 5 bedroom home. It is temporary. We will be moving into a new home toward the end of 2023.
FUNDING
The govt pays $120 FJD per month, per child. Other donors are local trusts, foundations, corporate companies, businesses, individuals locally and overseas.
Many donors locally and overseas donate cash and in kind which have helped greatly towards the children's welfare.
MEDICAL
A local practitioner, Dr. Ram Raju looks after all the medical needs of the children for free.
Medicine however is a great need in the home.
SPECIAL NEEDS
There are very special residents who have very special needs. Most have very improved quality of life from physiotherapy and very loving care from the staff.
STAFF
20 wonderful loving staff care for the children 24/7. Most get on the job training and attend relevant courses that are offered mostly for free. This year we have been able to increase our training and support for our valued staff.
VOLUNTEERS
Volunteers are welcome but must send in a CV and Police Clearance.The administration gives approval. Volunteers have one day orientation and are invited to leave a brief note on their experience. Please contact us for more information.
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OUR ADDRESS
SAUNAKA (NEAR MCDONALD'S NADI), QUEENS ROAD, NADI, FIJI
P.O. BOX 11118, NADI AIRPORT, NADI, FIJI