FDPF Lau Outreach
The Lau Group, located in the Eastern Division of Fiji, comprises a series of islands spread across a vast maritime area. Despite their geographic isolation, the communities within these islands play an important role in Fiji’s social and cultural fabric. However, due to their remoteness, access to services such as health care, education, transportation, and disability support remains a major challenge for residents — particularly for persons with disabilities.
In alignment with Fiji’s national commitment to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) and the National Disability Inclusive Development Policy, the Fiji Disabled People’s Federation (FDPF) and its partners have been working to identify, record, and respond to the needs of persons with disabilities across the country. The collection of this data from the Lau Group forms part of a broader initiative to ensure inclusive development, equal participation, and access to services for all persons with disabilities, regardless of location.