Future Development of Services

Medical Services: In addition to existing dentistry, ophthalmology, and family medicine offered at the clinic, by the end of 2011, the Mission will expand the clinic's medical equipment and services to include orthopedics, dermatology, plastic surgery, and other specialties on a regular rotation of visiting medical teams.

Health Education: Expand the clinic's already successful dental hygiene education program at local schools by developing a sustainable health education program to combat common issues related to skin diseases, dental care, eye care, and conditions linked to diet, such as diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, and obesity.

Education: Build a modern secondary school, "The Natuvu School", that graduates educators, entrepreneurs, professionals, and leaders to the benefit of Fiji and the world. The school will not only offer an exceptional education, it will help integrate the Mission into the community and enable local students to remain with their families. Our goal is to have the first building(s) and classes for at least 1 grade in session by September 2012.

Industry/Jobs: Measurably elevate the economic status of 3-4 villages by the end of 2011 by offering employment, teaching entrepreneurial skills, and developing grass roots industry.

Self - Sustainability

Financial

Environmental

Reproduce the Model

Finances: Reach financial self-sustainability for the Mission by the end of 2015 through industry development, production and sale of indigenous crafts, and harvesting/processing coconuts.

Environmental Responsibility: In order to preserve the natural beauty of the Buca Bay area and to set an example for good environmental stewardship, the Mission is becoming a "green" facility:

Hydroelectricity & Solar Power. The infrastructure is already in place for bringing hydroelectric power on-line, with pressurized water delivered by PVC pipe from the clinic's reservoir on the slope of the volcano to the generator building below. Currently, planning and engineering are in process for installing the final component, a hydro-electric generator that will supply much of the clinic's power needs. The Mission has plans, subject to financial resources, for installing photovoltaic solar energy cells to further augment the power supply (solar energy is seasonably complimentary to hydroelectric power; when there is less rain to supply water to the reservoir, there is more sun for the solar panels, and vise versa).

Coconut Power: We are currently undergoing a study to assess the viability of installing a plant for manufacturing bio-fuel from coconuts harvested on the property and surrounding communities. This fuel would offer a renewable source of energy that is less expensive, produces virtually no harmful emissions, and is better for the machinery it powers.

Food Production: In early 2009, a 1 acre vegetable garden was developed. We cultivate avocado, papaya, banana, coconut trees and other fruit bearing trees and plants.

Looking Ahead:

Future plans include raising goats and chickens for the production of milk, eggs, and meat, composting organic trash for use in the garden and exploring additional renewable energy sources.

Our goal is to be 75% self-sufficient and renewable in terms of energy use, food consumption, and waste management by the end of 2012.

Ultimately we want to generate enough revenue not only to maintain, but grow the Mission's ministry , demonstrating a sustainable model that can be replicated successfully.