A total of 100 people in Port Vila have completed a programme that is aimed at teaching them to better manage their finances.
The MoneyMinded programme was organised by ANZ Bank Vanuatu in partnership with the Ministry of Youth Development and Sports.
Rebecca Borugu from the Youth Empowerment Unit at the Department of Youth Development and Sports said the training was held at the Vanuatu Institute of Teachers Education (VITE) and at Sarabulu Church.
"The workshop helps empower young people, mothers and fathers to better understand that it is important to do planning in their life and that the planning will determined their future," Mrs Borugu said.
The training focused on six different sessions of the road map which includes, planning for the future, making money last until the next payday, needs and wants, budgeting, assertiveness and commitment to action.
Most of the participants said the workshop helped them to better understand how to spend and manage their incomes.
Mrs Borugu said they will deliver the workshop to youths around the country.
MoneyMinded is an educational programme that builds knowledge and confidence to help one make informed decisions about how to manage money.
Photo supplied. Caption: Participants after the MoneyMinded workshop at Sarabulu Church in Port Vila.