The HV4K 4 Gift of Life Fiji Program is a vital initiative serving as a U.S.-based partner to the Sai Prema Foundation Fiji and the Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Children's Hospital Fiji, operating as a dedicated part of the One World One Family Mission. Our program provides a platform for donors to support life-saving pediatric cardiac surgeries completely free of charge for underprivileged children across the South Pacific. In a region where congenital heart disease affects thousands and specialized care was previously inaccessible, we ensure that geography and financial status are no longer barriers to survival. By maintaining a 0% administration fee policy and committing 33% of our product profits to the cause, HV4K ensures that your tax-deductible donations go directly toward hospital operations and critical infrastructure projects, such as our current initiative to establish a state-of-the-art Pediatric Catheterization Lab. Together, we are building a sustainable future for pediatric health in the Pacific, transforming "Heart Champions" into life-savers for children in need.
The Need
Approximately 200 children are born in Fiji and approximately 2,500 children are born in the Pacific every year with congenital heart disease. There are no super-specialty hospitals in Fiji or the surrounding South Pacific islands where pediatric cardiac surgeries can be performed. Further, most families cannot afford to send their children to countries like Australia or New Zealand, where they can get these surgeries. Therefore, most of these children are left to die.
What is Gift of Life Fiji / Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Children's Hospital Fiji?
Gift of Life Fiji is a project sponsored by the Sai Prema Foundation of Fiji, which is a non-government organization (NGO) and registered charitable organization in the Fiji Islands. The purpose of this project is to provide free, life-saving heart surgeries for underprivileged children in the Fiji Islands and surrounding South Pacific islands. There are currently no pediatric cardiac services available in the region and overseas treatment is not affordable for most families at a cost of approximately $100,000 Fiji dollars (FJD) or approximately $45,000 USD per surgery.
As of December 31, 2025, here's what has been accomplished for children in Fiji as well as the Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, Papua New Guinea, Tuvalu, Kiribati, Christmas Island, Tonga, and Samoa.
The 'heart' of the Gift of Life project is the Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Children's Hospital of Fiji, which is the South Pacific's first super specialty, state-of-the-art children's hospital, offering all surgeries and treatment completely free of cost. The $25 million FJD hospital was inaugurated on April 27, 2022, and stands as the largest project ever undertaken by an NGO in Fiji's history!
Features of Hospital Infrastructure:
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21,000-square foot, 54-bed hospital, built on 3.6 acres.
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State-of-the-art pediatric cardiac operating theatre fully equipped with Skytron surgical light and pendant.
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State-of-the-art pediatric intensive care unit (ICU).
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Fully scoped pre-operative and post-operative wards fully equipped with support infrastructure.
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Specialized isolation unit fully equipped with its own services.
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State-of-the-art radiology room with digital X-ray.
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Central sterile services department (CSSD).
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State-of-the-art hospital laundry system.
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Laboratory with future expansion capabilities to include research.
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Commercial hospital kitchen facility.
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Telemedicine and video-conferencing facility enabling international consultation and collaboration.
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20-seat specialized training and conference room with state-of-the-art digital smart board capability.
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Completely separate administration wing from the clinical wing to achieve the highest level of infection control.
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Designated outdoor children's playground with quality equipment.
Features of the Hospital Services:
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State-of-the-art medical gases system installed by Optritech New Zealand equipped with a computerized BMS system with remote management capability.
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State-of-the-art air conditioning system with room-by-room climate control system pre-cooled, filtered fresh air reticulation system, air-handling units with dedicated ducting in zoned areas to prevent contamination between zones, highly specialized HEPA filtration system for the operating theater, catheterization lab (not yet built), isolation unit, and central sterile services department (CSSD).
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State-of-the-art hydraulics system with a 20,000-liter water storage facility, water pump system with a UV and micro-particulate three-stage filtration process capable of consistent pressurized water supply for the entire hospital at full capacity. Hot and cold water for all taps and showers, including an energy-efficient heat recovery unit to pre-heat water and a Rheem electric hot water booster tank with all hot water pipes pre-insulated to minimize heat loss during transit.
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Intricate energy-efficient electrical system with 3-phase power equipped with heavy-duty electrical circuitry, breakers, switch gears, and more. UPS power provisions for all critical specialized equipment, high-quality LED lighting system with low-glare lighting feature installed in all wards as well as an all-weather encased and dedicated Tyree transformer from Australia.
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State-of-the-art encased all-weather 625kVa Kirloskar generator with deep sea control system and diesel day tank capable of powering the entire hospital at full capacity including a fully automatic changeover system (ATS) and a digital remote monitoring system.
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External 5,000-liter diesel fuel tank with fuel sensor to prevent overfilling.
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High-speed fiber optic internet.
Who Performs Surgeries at the Hospital?
There are no trained pediatric cardiac surgeons in the Fiji Islands or surrounding South Pacific islands, so surgeries are undertaken at no cost to the patient as part of 'medical missions' by world-class surgeons and specialist medical teams from Australia, Czech Republic, Greece, India, Malaysia, New Zealand, Oman, Papua New Guinea, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Turkey, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, and the USA. The teams are made up of surgeons, doctors, anesthesiologists, nurses, and other medical professionals and range between 20-40 people per mission.
The Sai Prema Foundation is also committed to providing free training abroad to Fijians in order to build local capacity with a vision of one day transforming the hospital into one which is run with local Fijian surgeons, doctors, and medical personnel.
Gift of Life / Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Children's Hospital Videos
Catheterization Lab
In 2025-2026, the Gift of Life Fiji - USA team raised $1,125,000 to purchase a new Philips Biplane Azurion 7 catheterization lab - the first biplane cath lab in Fiji and the Pacific Islands. Of this, $936,500 was donated through The Human Values 4 Kids Foundation, $157,500 was donated through the One World One Family Foundation, and $31,000 was donated through other U.S.-based sources.
Give the Gift of Life
Every child deserves a heartbeat. Your donation provides the immediate resources needed for life-saving heart surgeries at the Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Children’s Hospital Fiji. Because of the support of amazing donors, these procedures are provided 100% free of charge, ensuring that a family’s financial situation never stands in the way of their child’s survival. You can make an immediate impact today using any of the donation methods listed below.
BE A HEART CHAMPION
One Lab. 1,000 Champions. Endless Miracles.
In 2026, our team, as part of the One World One Family Mission, funded a state-of-the-art Pediatric Catheterization Lab—a historic milestone for Fiji. This lab is a game-changer, allowing for minimally invasive procedures and recovery times as short as 48 hours.
Building the lab was the first step; sustaining it is the next. Our goal is to sign up 1,000 Heart Champions contributing $1,000 per year ($84 a month) to fund hospital operations year-after-year.
How to Join the Team:
To become a Heart Champion, simply set up a recurring monthly or annual donation through one of these platforms:
Zelle (Preferred): The only method with zero transaction fees—ensuring 100% of your gift reaches the hospital.
WIX Online Donation Form: Simple and secure recurring billing.
PayPal: Fast, mobile-friendly giving.
Benevity: Check if your employer offers corporate matching to double your impact!
While $84/month is our "Sweet Spot," any recurring amount—more or less—is a vital contribution to this life-saving mission.
The work is immense, but the rewards are eternal. Once you’ve signed up, visit our Heart Champions Wall to see your name among the heroes making miracles happen in Fiji.
Set up recurring donations and become a Heart Champion or make a one-time donation through our website’s WIX donation platform. To cancel or change your recurring donation amount, you can either create a login on our website home page or simply contact Vinesh Nambiar at vinesh@hv4k.org.
WIX Online Donation Form for Gift of Life Fiji
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Other Donation Methods
We offer many alternate methods to become part of this noble program by participating financially via one-time or recurring tax-deductible donations. HV4K will transfer the funds directly to Gift of Life Fiji / Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Children's Hospital Fiji on a periodic basis.
Set up recurring donations and become a Heart Champion or make a one-time donation via Zelle. To cancel or change your recurring donation amount, you have full control through your bank.
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Option 1: (1) Scan QR Code, (2) Search and select your bank, (3) Login to your bank account, (4) Enter the amount of the recurring or one-time donation, (5) If recurring, select 'Repeat Payment', (6) Enter the following message to recipient: ‘Gift of Life Fiji’ and add your e-mail address.
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Option 2: Log in to Zelle through your bank. Add your Zelle recipient as vinesh@hv4k.org or scan the QR code, and follow the steps 4-6 above.
Scan the QR Code or click DONATE NOW to set up recurring donations and become a Heart Champion or make a one-time PayPal / credit card donation. To cancel or change your recurring donation amount, you have full control through your PayPal account.
Scan the QR Code to make one-time Venmo/credit card donations or click DONATE NOW. Add ‘Gift of Life Fiji’ in the notes/comments.
Get a corporate match, if available, by donating through your Benevity workplace giving program.
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Search for 'HV4K 4 Gift of Life Fiji' on your Benevity portal.
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Set up recurring donations and become a Heart Champion or make a one-time donation.
To cancel or change your recurring donation amount, you have full control through your Benevity portal.
If you would like to set up a recurring wire transfer and become a Heart Champion or wire a one-time donation, then please e-mail Vinesh Nambiar at vinesh@hv4k.org for the wire transfer information.
If you would like to send recurring checks and become a Heart Champion or make a one-time donation, make the checks payable to: The Human Values 4 Kids Foundation and add ‘Gift of Life Fiji’ in the notes/comments.
Mail to: The Human Values 4 Kids Foundation
11498 Pyrites Way
Gold River, CA 95670
The Human Values 4 Kids Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit public charity in the United States. EIN: 20-5074015. All U.S.-based donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
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