Ways to Partner with AAVA
We partner with universities in the Indo-Pacific region, and with organisations and individuals that are interested in working with us to advance our mission and who share our values.
For Universities
AAVA invites universities from the Indo-Pacific region to participate in our Academic Volunteer program.
Our volunteer opportunities are shaped and directed by our university partners. We make every effort to find the best, expert volunteers who embrace cultural and knowledge exchange, and are excited to have the opportunity to work in a different environment. If your university is interested in participating in our Academic Volunteer program, please reach out to us today.
Our Partner Universities
The University of the South Pacific
Established in 1968, the University of the South Pacific (USP) is one of only 10 supra-national universities in the world. The University is jointly owned by the governments of 12 member countries: the Cook Islands, Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, Niue, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, and Samoa. Although its main campus is located in Suva, the capital of Fiji, the university has campuses in all 12 Pacific Island countries. The University's vision is to shape Pacific futures by empowering students, staff and alumni to become inspirational agents of positive change leading to innovative, cohesive, resilient and sustainable communities.
Solomon Islands National University
​Established in 2013, the Solomon Islands National University (SINU) champions the pursuit of knowledge, skills, academic inquiry and applied research to transform lives through higher education and training, inclusive of diverse communities, while providing relevant solutions for the Solomon Islands and the Pacific region. With three campuses and five Faculties, the expansive curriculum encompasses a wide array of programs, from technical and vocational training to advanced postgraduate studies, catering to a diverse student body eager to contribute to national development.
International Institute for Health Sciences
Established in 2001, the International Institute for Health Sciences (IIHS) undertakes teaching and research in health care, predominantly nursing, for Sri Lankan students who can be employed globally. IIHS offers an international curriculum in partnership with universities in the United Kingdom and Australia. Located in the north of Colombo, the university provides a world-class site to serve local and international communities with research, innovation and teaching. With a 20-year history of drawing on best practices and approaches from around the world, IIHS has helped professionalise nursing and allied health education in Sri Lanka and the region.
