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Special Olympics is a global movement of people creating a new world of inclusion and community. Special Olympics Fiji is recognized as a Founding Committee.

Special Olympics is a global organization that serves athletes with intellectual disabilities working with hundreds of thousands of volunteers and coaches each year. Since the establishment of Special Olympics in 1968, the number of people with and without intellectual disabilities who are involved with the organization has been growing, but the unmet need to reach more people with intellectual disabilities is staggering. A Founding Committee is a group of people who join together and apply to Special Olympics International for recognition and the right to use the name "Special Olympics" with the ultimate goal of being accredited as a Program. It’s at the local level--right here--where interested volunteers meet the athletes. That’s where the perceptions start to change and where the miracle of transformation takes place. Special Olympics provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Those activities give them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship.

28/10/2025

Special Olympics Fiji in partnership with Diabetes Fiji and Empower Pacific held it's Family Health Forum in Labasa.

17 dedicated families and 7 children from around Labasa and Savusavu engaged in active learning. The forum was informative and ensuring all participants gained essential knowledge in maintaining good health and well being.

The health forum was facilitated by Ms Rohin Latchmi, Ms Ana Radrekusa and Mr Kini Marawa who enlightened the participants on Nutrition, WASH program, Parent and Caregivers stress management , Human Rights and Inclusion and Diabetes Prevention and Education.

Thank you to our dedicated volunteers who made this forum a success and Ms Kelera Liga , the head of Labasa School for Special Education for providing the venue for this health forum.

20/10/2025

09/10/2025

29/08/2025

Youth Fun Day at Vesida Community. A total of 3 Youth groups were present during the Fun Day. Despite the rainny weather, they enjoyed their Fun Day Together 💪💖 .
All thanks to Vesida Youth Club
💪💖

23/08/2025

Special Olympics Fiji hosted another successful competition in the Northern Division.
The competition was held at the Labasa Special school ground.

We were honored to have the Head Teacher of Labasa Special school Ms Kelera Liga as our Chief Guest officially opening the program with inspiring words.

Around 100 athletes with and without intellectual disabilities showcased their talents, team, spirit and joy of sport.
Together with the support of coaches, they came out not only to compete but also to celebrate unity and inclusion.

The following schools and youth club participated in this one day competition:
1 Labasa Special school
2 Nasavusavu Special school
3 Nasekula District school
4 Savusavu Public school
5 National Council For Persons
with Disabilities
6 Unicorn Youth club (Lajonia)
7 Kabu Kei Nailoca Primary
school (Nadogo, Saqani,
Cakaudrove).

Heartfelt appreciation to Fiji National Sports Commission for funding the Unified Football and Netball competition across the Central, Western and Northern divisions.

Special thanks to our partners - Fiji Football and Just Play for your incredible support.

Vinaka vakalevu to our families, officials, referees and Labasa Special school for the venue for the competition.

With the dedicated coaches, officials , referees, families and athletes, Special Olympics Fiji continue to show that sports truly unites us all.

17/08/2025

Special Olympics Fiji - Family Support Network.

A family meeting was held in Labasa for our Northern family support network.

These passionate parents and guardians came together to share, learn and support one another in building a stronger future for our children with special needs.
These family support network group are the heart of Special Olympics - empowering families, creating unity and making sure that no family stands alone.

Thank you to all who made an effort to be part of this important talanoa session. Together we are stronger.

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https://www.specialolympics.org/

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