The Sauvaka Consultancy
Your Interface Between iTaukei Fiji and the World
"If a tradition gathers strength over centuries, it must not be turned off in one night"
Chinua Achebe
Culture is the set of shared beliefs, values, customs, behaviours and artefacts that characterise a particular group or society. It encompasses the way people within a group or community think, act and interact with each other and their environment.
Culture is not limited to one aspect of life - it influences everything from language and religion to food, art and social norms'
How we make a difference
'Indigenous voices must be heard and respected in the global dialogue on climate change and disaster risk reduction'
ABOUT
Meet the Sauvaka Consultancy
We mediate and represent iTaukei traditional Fijian knowledge and culture for stakeholders on local, regional and international levels.
Formed in 2023, by Simione Sevudredre, a prominent figure in Fijian cultural advocacy, we have empowered Indigenous Fijian communities and international agencies to successful outcomes.
Simione Sevudredre is one of Fiji’s best-known advocates of the protection and awareness around indigenous heritage and human rights in the South Pacific.
'SAUVAKA' means to 'uphold' or 'to put into action'
By contextualising Fijian iTaukei culture in comprehensible and meaningful ways we have a proven history in navigating cross cultural interaction to generate superior outcomes for all stakeholders in the areas of health, the environment, human rights, education and all aspects of social cohesion.
We provide a broad based and vital role in understanding the intangible Indigenous Fijian cultural heritage and how this impacts traditional and contemporary issues.
Cultural Empowerment - Mutual Respect - Project Facilitation
Talk to us so we can understand your requirements. We listen, discuss, explore and collaborate
We care. We are passionate about building and reflecting on our insights into Fijian culture and promoting these to the world.
We question respectfully to unearth the root of communication problems and to provide mutually rewarding solutions.
Our Areas of Expertise
Our services include research, facilitation, advocacy and consultancy on traditional models of iTaukei leadership across a range of areas. We strategise and implement ways in which this understanding can be leveraged to obtain the optimal best outcomes.
We provide a broad based and vital role in understanding the intangible Indigenous Fijian cultural heritage and how this impacts traditional and contemporary issues. By leveraging our expertise you can be assured your project succeeds.
What our clients say about us
'Centre for Pacific Languages are fortunate to acquire the services of Suvaka Consultancy and Master Simione Sevudredre on language and cultural aspects of Vosavakaviti translations and peer review. Sauvaka Consultancy is also our Fiji lead for language content and design. We are blessed to have the calibre, expert knowledge and passionate organisation who shares our values for Pacific language revitalisation and sustainability for future generations.'
Meet our founder
About Simione Sevudredre
Simione Sevudredre founded the Sauvaka Cultural Consultancy in 2023 after a high profile career in cross-cultural communication and project delivery spanning over a decade.
His career has focused on the mission of preserving and advocating for indigenous Fijian knowledge and engagement - empowering communities through cultural diplomacy and education.