Expedition Fiji
In 1998 and 1999, Sam Romey, Captain of the local Fijian dive ship, the "Fiji Aggressor", was accepted in as family, by the Nacamaki Village. Over the next 20 years, he traveled back many times to visit his Nacamaki family and the beautiful island they call home. He grew to love the families of the village as his own.
In 2016, when Cyclone Winston wiped out the village and endangered the lives and safety of his Fijian family, Sam committed to finding a way to restore the village; rebuilding what was lost and finding homes that would stand up to future storms.
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This was the beginning of HARDROCK HOUSING FOR HUMANITY, a 501(c)3 non-profit established with the mission of building permanent housing solutions for those most vulnerable to weather related disasters.
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In 2019 Expedition Fiji was created to restore, support, and provide long term solutions for Nacamaki Village, on Koro Island. This beautiful village of people had survived with their lives and Captain Sam was determined to ensure the safety of their future. The first set of volunteers arrived in November and the first HRHH project, The Village Hall, was underway!
In 2022 After a 2 year pause do to travel restriction from COVID 19 Hard Rock Housing returned to Nacamaki, Fiji. and finished the repairs of the village hall and installed the 7 sets of new mahogany doors. Won't you consider joining us on our next project?
In 2023 Hard Rock Housing returned to Nacamaki, Fiji and began the install a 12.5 KW solar power generation system to supply power to the village. This life changing event is now providing 24/7 power to the villager hall and the village can now have refrigeration for food and medical supplies. Due to the large amount of equipment and delays in shipping only half of the system was able to be installed so the rest will be completed in 2024. Hard Rock Housing also donated a solar charger controller for the school. Thanks to the generous donations of the volunteers all the school children received school supplies, clothes. backpacks, sunglasses and musical instruments.
In 2024 Hard Rock Housing will be returning to Nacamaki, Fiji to finish the install of the 12.5 KW solar power generation system to supply power to the village. Hard Rock Housing will also be building and installing a complete dive shop so future travelers and villagers can enjoy the breathtaking diving of Nacamaki's stunning reef wildlife. In September and October, when the volunteers arrive they will be using the new hand tools, cordless tools and small construction equipment that arrive in last year shipping container. There are no longer COVID restrictions, so travel to the South Pacific Fiji Islands is once again hassle free! All that is needed is a passport.