Pacific Women supports women’s economic empowerment in Vanuatu through a range of partners. One locally-led initiative is the Alternative Communities Trade in Vanuatu (ACTIV) project to strengthen trade opportunities for community-produced products. ACTIV supports the social, economic and environmental empowerment of small producers. It also provides targeted assistance to marginalised ni- Vanuatu communities through fair trade initiatives. The association works with economically disadvantaged or marginalised individuals, family businesses and cooperatives. ACTIV’s activities promote access to both local and international markets for small-scale producers who have not historically had such opportunities.
