
All images provided courtesy of Dusk Devi & Pacific Runway
‘Vei lomani’ is a Fijian expression meaning ‘love in action’, and it is a value at the heart of Fijian life. And it is in the spirit of ‘vei lomani’ that Fijians are coming together to respond to the impacts of climate change. Experience the story of Catalina, Rai, Asmita and Rupeni in 360° VR, and explore more at www.ourhomeourpeople.com. ‘Our Home, Our People’ is best viewed with a VR headset and headphones.
Our Home, Our People is a storytelling project produced by the Fijian Government, in partnership with the World Bank, Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery and the ACP-EU Natural Disaster Risk Reduction Program.
CREDITS
Sincere thanks to the team, staff and volunteers that dedicated their time making Noqu Vanua.
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER | Tom PerryWorld Bank |
ASSISTANT PRODUCER | Kara Mouyis World Bank |
DIRECTOR | Tash Tan S1T2 |
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY | Joshua Flavell |
1ST AD | Alana Holmberg |
SOUND, CAMERA & POST-PRODUCTION TECHNICIAN | Tunpitcha Ladapornvitaya S1T2 |
CULTURAL ADVISORS | Arieta Tora Rika Ken Cokanasi George Nacewa |
PRODUCTION ADVISORS & TRANSLATORS | Ken Concern George Nacewa |
FIELD PRODUCER | Eka Yabaki |
EDITOR | Tash Tan S1T2 |
PHOTOGRAPHER | Alana Holmberg |
WRITER | Arieta Tora Rika |
BRANDING & DESIGN | Heido Romano (with Pacific design elements by Lainee Fagafa) |
With special thanks to Raivolita Tabusara and family, Asmita Kamal and family, Bayly Memorial School including Headmaster Jotish Jadish and teacher Mr Kumar, Rupeni Vatugata and Losena Cagi, and the entire Vunisavisavi community, in particular Catalina*, Meredani, Maria, Kilimo, Pauline, Ioane, Melania, Maretta, Tale, Kostino, Meresiana.
* name changed
Our Home, Our People Website Design: Denise Dang, S1T2
Our Home, Our People Website Producer: Alana Holmberg