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👏 Empowering Skills, Building Dignity!The Fiji Times features the incredible $20,000 bakery project supporting students ...
02/08/2025

👏 Empowering Skills, Building Dignity!

The Fiji Times features the incredible $20,000 bakery project supporting students with disabilities at our NCPD Western Disability Centre. This initiative is more than just about baking—it's a pathway to sustainable skills, income generation, and restoring dignity for persons living with disabilities.

Read more about how this project is creating real impact:
🔗 https://www.fijitimes.com.fj/20k-bakery-project-a-pathway-to-skills-income-and-dignity-for-students-living-with-disabilities/?fbclid=IwY2xjawL6SKRleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHse10fP16oMaB7uh-LkI9nOw4YyrLWtr7LmBH1weyQT9XeoS0jS2gA_alR0o_aem_ONTGhmX2VHdIHVLRMHegZg

VOCATIONAL students at the National Council for Persons with Disability's Lautoka branch will learn the skills to produce baked goods for sale to shops in nearby […]

We extend our sincere gratitude to the Ministry of Women, Children, and Social Protection, under the leadership of Hon. ...
30/07/2025

We extend our sincere gratitude to the Ministry of Women, Children, and Social Protection, under the leadership of Hon. Sashi Kiran, for their unwavering commitment to advancing the economic empowerment of persons with disabilities.
Yesterday, we were honored to have Hon. Sashi Kiran, Minister for Women, Children, and Social Protection, officiate the handover of two Income-Generating Projects (IGPs) at the National Council for Persons with Disabilities (NCPD) Lautoka.
This milestone initiative, in partnership with Flour Mills of Fiji, represents a significant step forward in creating sustainable opportunities that empower persons with disabilities to achieve economic independence, dignity, and inclusion.
Together, we are building a future where every person, regardless of ability, can thrive and contribute meaningfully to our communities.

🌺 Farewell & Vinaka Vakalevu, Rusila Coalala 🌺Today, we extend our deepest appreciation to Ms. Rusila Coalala as she mar...
06/06/2025

🌺 Farewell & Vinaka Vakalevu, Rusila Coalala 🌺

Today, we extend our deepest appreciation to Ms. Rusila Coalala as she marks her final day with us at the National Council for Persons with Disabilities (NCPD).

Rusila has faithfully served as the Secretariat and Personal Assistant to the Executive Director, playing a vital role in supporting the overall functions of the Council. With 9 years of dedicated service in the disability sector, her contribution has been nothing short of remarkable.

Her commitment, professionalism, and heart for service have left a lasting impact on the NCPD Secretariat and the communities we serve. While we are sad to see her go, we are immensely proud of her journey and excited for what lies ahead.

Vinaka vakalevu, Rusila — thank you for being a part of the NCPD story. We wish you continued success and blessings in your next chapter.

📣 WE’RE HIRING!🖇️ Position: Personal Assistant (Secretary)📍 Location: Suva🏢 Organization: National Council for Persons w...
04/06/2025

📣 WE’RE HIRING!
🖇️ Position: Personal Assistant (Secretary)
📍 Location: Suva
🏢 Organization: National Council for Persons with Disabilities (NCPD)

✨ Join our team and be part of a purpose-driven organization advocating for inclusion and empowerment!

Key Responsibilities:
✔️ Manage the Executive Director’s calendar and communications
✔️ Prepare reports, meeting minutes & documents
✔️ Organize events and coordinate with stakeholders
✔️ Maintain filing systems and support admin tasks

Requirements:
✅ Diploma in Secretarial Studies or equivalent experience
✅ Proficient in MS Office & administrative skills
✅ Strong organizational and communication skills
✅ Trustworthy and able to handle confidential matters

📌 Open to Fijian citizens under 60. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

📥 Apply Now
📄 Full Job Description available on our website https://ncpdfijihub.org/career/
📧 For queries Phone:: 3319045

Career WE ARE HIRING 🖇️ Position: Personal Assistant (Secretary)📍 Location: Suva🏢 Organization: National Council for Persons with Disabilities (NCPD)✨ Join our team and be part of a purpose-driven organization advocating for inclusion and empowerment!Key Responsibilities:✔️ Manage t...

29/05/2025
🌟 Strengthening Inclusion Through Partnership! 🌟On Thursday and Friday, 24–25 April 2025, representatives from the Natio...
29/04/2025

🌟 Strengthening Inclusion Through Partnership! 🌟

On Thursday and Friday, 24–25 April 2025, representatives from the National Council for Persons with Disabilities (NCPD) and the Fiji Disabled Peoples Federation (FDPF) participated in a two-day GEDSI (Gender Equity, Disability, and Social Inclusion) workshop, organized by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) and facilitated by the GEDSI team, held at the Holiday Inn, Suva.

This milestone event marked WWF's first engagement directly with the disability sector, a great step forward in fostering inclusive partnerships and awareness.

🔹 Our Acting Director presented on the structure, framework, and operations of NCPD, highlighting our commitment to advancing disability inclusion in Fiji.
🔹 The SRHR Coordinator from FDPF Fiji Disabled Peoples Federation shared the Federation’s vision and mission, detailed their branch operations across Fiji, and spoke on challenges faced—especially the need for sustainability in donor-funded projects.

Vinaka vakalevu to WWF and the GEDSI team for making this platform possible. We look forward to future partnerships that ensure no one is left behind. 🌍♿

Yesterday, our North Labasa staff and trainees from the National Council for Persons with Disabilities (NCPD) came toget...
18/04/2025

Yesterday, our North Labasa staff and trainees from the National Council for Persons with Disabilities (NCPD) came together to celebrate the true meaning of Easter.

The highlight of the celebration was the heartfelt action songs performed by our students, reminding us all of the powerful message of love, sacrifice, and hope that Easter brings.

As we reflect on this season, we are reminded that Easter is not just about celebration — it is a time to remember the victory of life over death, light over darkness, and hope over despair. ✝️

Thank you to our dedicated staff, trainees, and everyone who made the day so meaningful.

Strengthening Disability Inclusion through Strategic Partnership🌏 Empowering Organisations of Persons with Disabilities ...
17/04/2025

Strengthening Disability Inclusion through Strategic Partnership

🌏 Empowering Organisations of Persons with Disabilities to lead inclusive development in Fiji.

The National Council for Persons with Disabilities (NCPD), as the national focal point for disability inclusion in Fiji, is proud to announce a new strategic partnership with the Market Development Facility ( ) to promote the economic empowerment and inclusion of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs).

At the heart of this partnership are Organisations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs)—the key voices and agents of change in ensuring that persons with disabilities are not only represented but actively leading the way toward an inclusive Fiji.

This collaboration reaffirms our shared vision of a society where all Fijians, regardless of ability, can participate fully and equally in all aspects of life. With around 13.7% of the Fijian population living with a disability, inclusive development is not only necessary—it is vital.

Key focus areas of this partnership include:

✅ Supporting OPDs in identifying and addressing the barriers that limit PWD participation in high-growth sectors such as agriculture, urban industries, and tourism.
✅ Promoting inclusive and sustainable economic opportunities that accommodate diverse abilities and needs.
✅ Expanding access to critical services—social protection, inclusive transport, vocational training, and financial services—to ensure no one is left behind.
✅ Leveraging successful inclusive development strategies, including those from women’s economic empowerment initiatives, to promote proven, scalable solutions.

Together with OPDs at the forefront and NCPD as the coordinating body, we are committed to building a more inclusive and equitable Fiji for all.

Photos: Vincent Tovata, Avisake Veitata | Business Advisor (MDF) and the council Acting Director, Mr. Jone Robanakadavu.


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The objectives of the Council are as follows—

(a) to act as a coordinating body for all organizations dealing with the care and rehabilitation of persons with disabilities;

(b) to raise awareness throughout society including awareness at the family level, regarding persons with disabilities and to foster respect for the rights and dignity of persons with disabilities;

(c) to work toward eliminating the causes of disabilities or impairment;

(d) to promote the recognition of skills, merits, and abilities of persons with disabilities, and their contributions to the workplace and labor market;