This page sets out what the Rainbow Pride Foundation stands for: the Fiji we are working towards, the mission that guides our programmes, the mandate our partners and community hold us to, and the values that shape how we work with people. It is written to be read alongside our programmes and our resources, which show how these commitments are put into practice.
RPF vision
We work towards a Fiji that is free from all forms of discrimination and injustice against people of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression: a place where diversity is celebrated, and where all people are respected, valued and affirmed regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. In that Fiji, a person's safety, health, livelihood and dignity do not depend on who they love or how they describe themselves.
This is not an abstract aspiration. It translates into concrete expectations: respectful healthcare, protection from violence, fair treatment at work, inclusion in disaster planning, and the ability to speak about one's own life without fear. Every programme we run is judged against whether it moves Fiji closer to that standard.
Mission statement
To promote lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex rights and equality, and to advance social justice, climate justice, economic empowerment, and health and wellbeing in Fiji and across the Pacific. We pursue this by supporting community leadership, building skills and knowledge, advocating with and for our communities, and strengthening the institutions that deliver services to them.
Our mandate
RPF is a not-for-profit organisation legally registered in Fiji. Our mandate is carried by a governance board and delivered by a secretariat working with volunteers and peer educators across the country. The mandate includes promoting LGBTIQ rights and equality, encouraging LGBTIQ individuals to take part fully in democratic decision-making in their households, communities and national processes, and working with partners to promote equal access to sustainable livelihoods, economic assets and resources.
Within that mandate we also advocate for equal access to basic education, health and other services that other citizens already enjoy and that are essential to personal wellbeing and growth. We encourage LGBTIQ persons and their allies to come together to advocate for equal treatment for all persons, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.
Guiding principles
The organisation is founded on principles of fundamental and universally recognised human rights and freedoms, in particular the principle that all persons should be treated equally regardless of actual or supposed personal characteristics — including gender, age, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, primary language, disability, economic status, family status or opinion.
- Community leadership. Programmes are designed with, not for, the people they serve.
- Non-discrimination. Equal treatment is the baseline, not a concession.
- Do no harm. Safety, confidentiality and informed consent govern every activity.
- Accountability. We report honestly on what worked and what did not.
- Solidarity. We work with allies across movements, sectors and the Pacific.
How the mission translates into work
Each strand of the mission corresponds to practical activity on the ground, and each is reviewed with the community that it affects. The table below maps mission commitments to programme focus and to the outcome we are working towards.
| Mission commitment | Programme focus | Intended outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Rights and equality | Human rights education, advocacy, legal literacy | People know their rights and can claim them |
| Health and wellbeing | HIV prevention and support, stigma reduction | Respectful, accessible services without judgement |
| Social justice | Gender-based violence awareness and response | Safer communities and stronger protections |
| Climate justice | Inclusive disaster risk reduction and relocation planning | No community left out of resilience planning |
| Economic empowerment | Skills, livelihoods and access to services | Greater financial independence and security |
Accountability to our community
Because our mandate comes from the community, our reporting goes back to the community first. We share what we have learned through reflection and analysis sessions, through published resources and through our blog, and we invite feedback on where our priorities should shift. Where a programme depends on funding or partnership arrangements that change from year to year, we say so plainly, and we direct people to our official channels for current details rather than publishing figures that may quickly become out of date.
If you would like to discuss the mission, propose a partnership, or raise a concern about how we work, please contact us. We would rather hear about a problem early than discover it late.