An Economic Empowerment Training Workshop was underway in Lautoka for identified Persons with disabilities between the Nadi, Lautoka and Ba corridors.

The week long workshop will build the capacities of potential and aspiring entrepreneurs with disabilities, and develop a business plan and to empower owners with business on the right tool that would guide them run their business.

This first workshop is scheduled from the 29 August – 2 September 2022 at the Tanoa Waterfront Hotel in Lautoka to cater for Ba, Lautoka and Nadi.

The rest of the Western recipients from Sigatoka, Tavua, Rakiraki, and Vatukoula will be part of another round of workshops in the coming month before covering the central and northern division before the end of 2022.

The workshop was facilitated by the Pacific Disability Forum with logistics support from the Fiji Disabled Peoples Federation and the National Council for Persons with Disabilities.