The Koroipita Community Development Project is a model township outside of Nadi on Viti Levu island. Designed to house low income earners who were once homeless, the settlement has been supported by the efforts of Rotary International, U.S.-based Legends Travel and local Fijian tourism companies.

The town provides new homes constructed by teams of volunteers over a three day period. Each unit consists of one bedroom, a kitchen, a bathroom and living room area. Residents are also offered small plots of land to grow food and hands-on educational programs to acquire home-craft skills.

For those interested in social tourism, it is possible to arrange a visit to Koroipita, to meet the tenants and see the direct human impact. One can even particpate in the building of new homes in the next phase of development for displaced families.

For more information, contact:
Jacintha Perera, Fiji Matai Specialist
www.IslandGetawaysTravel.com
(916) 897-9597