The JP Bayly Trust increases its home investment with Koroipita Model Town Project

Published: 01st Jun 2026

Through an MOU, the JP Bayly Trust in line with its Welfare Assistance Program has invested in procuring three low-cost homes in 2024, three in 2025. In May 2026, the Trust following its Board approval, handed over a cheque to Koroipita Model Town Project to procure another two homes, bringing a total of 8 two-bedroom homes to support destitute families who desperately need homes. Donation from Arthur Jennings made this purchase possible.

A small handover ceremony was held on Thu 28th May, with Ms Naite Jennings handing over a cheque of F$58,000 to Koroipita’s new Chair of the Board of Directors, Ms Lavenia Komaitotoya, in the presence of its Director Paul Forrest, and Bayly Trust General Manager and staff. Ms Naite, a close family member, represented, Arthur Jennings whose generous financial support is greatly valued by the Bayly Trust over the years.

The Koroipita model town is a specialized community project in Fiji that provides safe,cyclone-proof, and affordable housing to impoverished and homeless families. Operated by the Model Towns Charitable Trust, it acts as a stepping stone to help underprivileged families break the cycle of poverty and transition into mainstream society. The Koroipita initiative, established in 1985 and transitioned into the model town phase in 2003, is far more than just a housing project. Its core functions and community programs work to support and motivate family personalized development plans that guide them through education, training, and employment. Currently it has more than 300 homes and houses more than 1500 people from Lautoka and Nadi corridor. The project is funded by the Fiji and NZ governments.

Naite Jennings hands over a cheque to Lavenia K

Naite Jennings with Staff of JP Bayly Trust at Koroipita Model Town