EAGLES: Enriching Adolescent Growth through Life Education and Sport - Pilot Report

It is with great pride that we present this report on EAGLES: Enriching Adolescent Growth through Life Education and Sport pilot programme. This initiative represents a powerful collaboration between sport and education, bringing together diverse stakeholders with a shared goal - to support the health, dignity, and futures of Fijian adolescents through a holistic, culturally grounded approach.Delivered through an innovative partnership between Cricket Fiji, Team Up, the Fiji Ministry of Health and Medical Services, the Fiji Ministry of Youth and Sports, the Reproductive Family Health Association Fiji (RFHAF) and made possible with funding support from the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) and the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), this pilot has demonstrated that combining sport with Family Life Education creates a safe, engaging, and impactful learning environment for young people.The results speak for themselves. Across six intensive days, adolescents aged 10 to 15 engaged deeply with content on relationships, puberty, respect, inclusion, and decision-making, emerging more confident, knowledgeable, and empowered. Facilitators and community members alike embraced the approach, reinforcing the programme’s cultural appropriateness and strong community fit.Importantly, this pilot serves as a compelling proof of concept. It confirms that integrating sexual and reproductive health education within a sport-for development framework in Fiji is not only feasible but also welcomed and effective, with potential for expansion. This pilot provides clear evidence that this model can be adapted across Fiji to reach even more young people, especially those outside the formal school system.As we look to the future, we are inspired by the possibilities for growth and continued collaboration. We thank all those who contributed to this pilot and reaffirm our shared commitment to ensuring every Fijian adolescent has access to the knowledge, support, and skills they need to lead healthy, respectful, and fulfilling lives.Vinaka vakalevu.