Could your family manage for three days without access to shops, electricity or running water? When a cyclone, flood or other disaster strikes, everyday services can quickly become unavailable. Roads may be blocked, shops may close, electricity may be interrupted and access to clean drinking water...
Tonga's tropical cyclone season generally runs from November to April. During this period, communities face the risk of destructive winds, heavy rainfall, flooding, coastal inundation and disruptions to essential services such as electricity, water and transportation. For rural households, the impacts can extend well beyond damage...
El Niño is a natural climate phenomenon that can change rainfall and temperature patterns across the Pacific. For Tonga, it can mean longer dry periods, reduced rainfall, water shortages and increased pressure on home gardens, crops and household food supplies. It can also influence tropical...
SUNSHINE COAST, AUSTRALIA | 13 August 2026 — The University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC) and MORDI Tonga Trust have formalised a new partnership aimed at strengthening collaboration in research, capacity building and community-led development across Tonga and the wider Pacific. The partnership was formalised through...
The Government of Tonga, in partnership with the International Fund for AgriculturalDevelopment (IFAD) and MORDI Tonga Trust, today officially launched the Tonga RuralInnovation Project – Phase III (TRIP III), marking a significant milestone in theKingdom's commitment to empowering rural communities and building a more resilientfuture. The project...
The Tonga Meteorological Service (TMS) has officially declared the onset of El Niño conditions affecting Tonga and the wider Pacific region following the latest climate monitoring and forecasting assessments. El Niño is a naturally occurring climate phenomenon characterized by warmer-than-average sea surface temperatures in the central...
MORDI Tonga Trust announces a significant transition within its Board, marking both a moment of reflection on dedicated service and an opportunity to embrace renewed leadership for the organisation’s continued growth and impact in sustainable rural development. Honouring the Leadership of Dr Seu'ula Johansson Fua MORDI extends...
1. Why Grow Ginger? Ginger is a high-value crop in Tonga with strong local demand and export potential. It grows well in Tonga’s tropical climate and can provide good income for smallholder farmers. Some may find it tedious to grow due to growth time but they...
The Australian Government has formally handed over a consignment of humanitarian emergency response supplies to MORDI Tonga Trust under the Tala Kei Kapa:Humanitarian Preparedness Program, reinforcing Tonga’s national capacity to respond effectively to disasters and emergencies. The handover took place today atthe MORDI Tonga Trust...
MORDI Tonga Trust is excited to announce a new funding opportunity through Australian support and the TRIP III initiative, which will significantly strengthen ongoing rural development efforts across Tonga. This funding will provide critical resources to support programs that enhance livelihoods, improve nutrition, and strengthen...