In mid-January severe storms in the South Pacific flooded parts of Fiji in what is being called the worst flooding in recent history. SCA Fiji, based in the capital Suva, has been indirectly affected by immense flooding in the Nadi region.
The worst storms and flooding hit the western and northern divisions of Fiji, and on the western side of the Viti Levu Island the towns of Nadi and Ba are still in a state of emergency.
160 evacuation centres were set up, with close to 10,000 people needing assistance after being stranded in the destroyed towns and villages.
The mayor of Nadi has said the floods have set the town back ten years. SCA Fiji does what they can, donating toilet paper and diapers.
As of end of January the death toll stood at 11, among them a young boy aged four drowning in the water around his home. Many countries have donated aid and if you would like to make a donation, you can do so via
Fiji Aid International.
Facts about SCA in the Fiji Islands
- SCA acquired the hygiene product companies Carter Holt Harvey and Sancella in 2004 and thereby incorporated the Fiji operations that are now part of SCA Hygiene Australasia.
- Number of employees: 108
- SCA has 3 sites in three locations; Suva (Head office, Production plant); Lautoka (Sales office); Labasa (Sales Office)
- Local Production: Tissue (Toilet; facial; tableware) – Key brands Orchid and Viti. Imported: Diapers – Treasures (from New Zealand); Feminine Hygiene – Libra (from Australia)