The Christian Fellowship for Deaf (CFD)

The CFD works to encourage and bring together Deaf in Fiji. This group aims to address the challenges facing Deaf in this region. Some of the key issues facing the Deaf are: loneliness/isolation, ignorance, depression, unemployment, family breakdown and domestic violence.

Bola Omopariola

Leadership
CFD chair = Bola Omopariola, working with a committee, and in close relationship with the CFD in the West.
Bola arrived in Fiji in February 2020, from Nigeria. He is Deaf. Adjusting to Fijian culture and learning Fijian Sign Language has been a challenge. 

Regular Activities
The CFD runs a Suva-based youth group and Sunday School. They also work with the hearing children of Deaf parents.
On Saturday evenings the CFD youth meet for an evening together and a Bible Study.
An adult home group meets from time to time. 
Twice a year there are camps.
A very active CFD group also operates in Lautoka (the West) under the leadership of Mesake Qionilase.

CAMPS - Easter Camp and August Camp
These camps draw in Deaf from all over Fiji. 

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August Camp 2019

Mesake and Seriana Qionilase and their family

CFD midweek home group

Suva based Youth Group