National Council for Persons with Disabilities

Inclusion and accessibility is justice!

🎓✨ Congratulations Naomi and All Graduates with Disabilities – Class of 2026! ✨🎓

Today marked a proud and inspiring moment as Naomi Lewakita, a young woman who is blind from Nayavuira in Nakorotubu, Ra, graduated with a Certificate in Contact Centre Operations (Level 3) from the College of Business, Hospitality and Tourism Studies at the Fiji National University.

Naomi’s achievement is a powerful reminder that disability is not a barrier to success. Through determination, resilience, and the support of her loving family, she has reached an important milestone that will inspire many others across Fiji.

We also extend our heartfelt congratulations to all persons with disabilities who graduated in 2026. Your hard work, perseverance, and commitment to your education are truly commendable. You have broken barriers, challenged stereotypes, and shown that with the right opportunities and support, persons with disabilities can achieve their dreams and contribute meaningfully to society.

To your families, teachers, support staff, and everyone who stood beside you throughout your journey, thank you for believing in the potential of these remarkable graduates.

Congratulations to the Class of 2026!

Your achievements are a celebration of inclusion, empowerment, and hope for a more accessible and equitable Fiji. 🇫🇯💙

Today, we celebrate the incredible mothers with disabilities in Fiji and around the world.

We honour your strength, your courage, and your unconditional love.

Every day, you overcome challenges with resilience and grace. You nurture your children, support your families, and inspire your communities.

Your disability does not define your ability to be a loving, caring, and powerful mother.

You are proof that motherhood is about love, sacrifice, determination, and hope.
Thank you for the countless ways you show up for your children.

Thank you for breaking barriers and challenging stereotypes.

Thank you for reminding us that true strength comes from the heart.

To all mothers with disabilities:

You are seen.
You are valued.
You are respected.
You are deeply loved.

On this Mother’s Day, we celebrate you and all that you do.

Happy Mother’s Day!

Vinaka vakalevu, and may God bless you always.