The 10K Toes ambassadors and lead ambassadors held a screening event in the province of Navosa, Fiji, on March 30, 2023. The event aimed to raise awareness of the dangers of a high-fat diet, processed food, dairy products, and a lack of physical activity. The event was attended by representatives from seven villages, and 110 people were screened, with five people identified as "high-risk" and referred to Vatumali hospital for further treatment.

Vanuatu has been hit by two powerful cyclones causing extensive damage, but the resilience of its people has been evident. Despite being prone to natural disasters, they remain strong and united, coming together to help one another. The government and humanitarian organizations are working to provide assistance, and the people of Vanuatu continue to rebuild and restore their country.

Adventist Youth wins Territorial Poetry Out Loud Competition in American Samoa and prepares for Nationals in Washington, DC! Hazel Ipuniuesea Leo, a sophomore at Iakina Adventist Academy, swept the competition and will be representing American Samoa at the National Poetry Out Loud Competition in May.

The Tarawa Adventist Youth from the SDA Church on South Tarawa and Betio demonstrated their love and commitment to the environment by conducting a successful clean-up at the Ananau Causeway. Around 50+ youths participated in the event, collecting 120 green bags of waste and debris. The initiative was supported by MELAD-ECD and received participation from the SDA Kiribati Mission President, pastors, laymen, and youth advisors. Keep up the great work, SDA youth!

Kiri-One TV and Hope Media Ministry (HMM) of Kiribati SDA Mission have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to launch a new television service for Kiribati SDA Mission, "Kiribati Hope Channel." The new 24-hour channel will feature international content from Hope Channel International, as well as local programs produced by Hope Media, Kiribati. This new partnership represents a major milestone in the history of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Kiribati, as it seeks to leverage modern technology to spread its message of hope to a wider audience. Stay tuned for more updates! #KiribatiHopeChannel #HopeChannelInternational #HopeTVKiribati #MessageOfHope

Nine precious souls were baptised on Vaitupu Island, Tuvalu, on March 18th, after months of Bible studies and personal visitation by Church planter and Minister, Waisele Dokonivalu.

Global Youth Day, 2023 the Trans Pacific Union Mission Office visited the Suva Adventist College and Suva Adventist Primary School to show gratitude and appreciation towards the teachers. The staff prepared gift packs containing stationery, books, and magazines for each of the teachers. The event aimed to spread love and kindness, reminding everyone that small acts can make a big difference in someone's life.

Fulton Accounting Program accredited by Fiji Institute of Chartered Accountants! We are proud to announce that our accounting program now meets regional standards and will automatically qualify graduates as members of FICA. This is a huge milestone for Fulton and a testament to the quality of education we provide. Read more about our future plans in the full article.

The Trans Pacific Union recently hosted an innovative two-day training event aimed at equipping its Disciple Ministry Team leaders with the tools and skills needed for innovative thinking. The training, which featured guest facilitators from the South Pacific Division, provided participants with the process of innovative thinking and how to apply it to their various ministries. Attendees described the workshop as "so inspiring" and noted that it will be of great help in planning for future projects and events. Learn more about the SPD Innovation Ministry team's training program on their website.

Over 41 church clerks and 9 ministers recently attended the final Local Church Clerk Training at the Labasa SDA Church in Namara, Fiji. The event was a success, with church clerks coming from far and wide, including Rabi, Taveuni, Wainunu, Savusavu, and surrounding areas.

Mizpah Adventist High School in Vava’u celebrated the opening of a school improvement project valued at TOP$300,000, consisting of several teaching and learning development initiatives, on Thursday, 2 March 2023. Honorable Hu’akavameiliku, the Prime Minister of Tonga, inaugurated the event. The project is a significant milestone for the school towards promoting quality Adventist education in Tonga, which is aligned with national educational goals and promotes learning that is distinctively Adventist.

On the 26th of February, the Live More Abundantly (LMA) health training began at the Epauto Adventist Multi-purpose Centre in Port Vila. The Vanuatu Mission Health Department conducted the training, which was aimed at combating lifestyle diseases.

American Samoa, a small island territory located in the Pacific, has been struggling with a high rate of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) per capita. In an effort to combat this issue, the 10,000 Toes Campaign has entered the country, offering support to churches and promoting healthy lifestyles.

Fulton Adventist University College (FAUC), has recently welcomed 423 students from various Pacific countries to its campus as the new academic year 2023 began.

The Trans Pacific Union Mission (TPUM) has launched a new resource pack on its website and resource basket app, aimed at helping individuals reach out and share the love of Jesus with their neighbours.

The Atoifi Adventist College of Nursing, an affiliated campus of Pacific Adventist University in Papua New Guinea, recently celebrated its 5th graduation ceremony since the Nursing degree program was introduced in 2015.

On the 21st of February, the Samoa & Tokelau Mission (STM) launched the 10,000 Toes Health Project, an initiative aimed at combating the prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in the region. Over 100 participants from 48 churches across the STM Upolu Region attended the training held at the Lalovaea Youth Hall of the SDA Headquarters.

On February 22, 2023, staff at the Trans Pacific Union Mission (TPUM) office in Tamavua took an afternoon off from work to share literature with their surrounding communities and neighbours.

On February 25th, Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Sogavare MP attended the Fulton Adventist University College Church Service as a guest preacher.