Awareness LFF Features in Local Daily 27/04/2026 by Kali Turagaiviu To build on this article, it’s important to highlight that Rani Hassan, who is also a Warrior and represents all our Lupus Warriors on the LFF Board – has also launched dedicated counseling programs, caregiver appreciation day through Purple Rose Day (May 15th), and essential Care Packs for our newly diagnosed Warriors. These sessions are […] Read more »
Events The Month of May is Lupus Awareness Month! 21/04/2026 / 21/04/2026 by Kali Turagaiviu Save these dates: May 2nd (Saturday) – “Walk A Mile In My Shoes” Venue: Albert Park 6am – 8am. We will start the day with a devotion and a pep talk from one of our Lupus Ambassadors – Ms. Monica Raghwan, and then we warm-up with a Zumba Session with Mr. Paul Simpson, before we […] Read more »
Events The 2026 LFF Annual Charity Dinner 21/04/2026 by Kali Turagaiviu The Lupus Foundation of Fiji’s AWARENESS MONTH is in May! Traditionally, on the last Saturday of May – the Foundation holds its final official event, which is a Fundraising Charity Dinner, to conclude our month of awareness and advocacy and education. The Charity Dinner is dubbed “Dancing With Lupus”. So book the date – Saturday […] Read more »
2026 Awareness UNDERSTAND LUPUS! 14/04/2026 / 24/04/2026 by Kali Turagaiviu The Great Mimicker – Although it has been around since the 13th century, in Fiji, Lupus is not that well known amongst the medical fraternity and the general public. The degree of difficulty in correctly diagnosing Lupus is increased, because it mimics the signs and symptoms of other diseases. Lack of Awareness – Lupus is […] Read more »
Information The Musculoskeletal System and Lupus 07/04/2026 by Kali Turagaiviu The Musculoskeletal System And Lupus It is not uncommon for people with lupus to experience muscle aches and pain (myalgias) or have inflammation of certain muscle groups (myositis), which causes weakness and loss of strength. More than 90 percent of people with lupus will experience joint and/or muscle pain at some time during the course […] Read more »
Events DEVELOPMENT OF COMMUNITY NUTRITION TRAINING PACKAGE FOR CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATIONS (CSO’s) 01/04/2026 by Kali Turagaiviu The Fiji Council of Social Services (FCOSS) held a 2-day workshop on developing an “Integrated Community Nutrition Training Package” for Civil Society Organizations (CSO’s), at the FNU’s Fiji Learning Institute for Public Service, on the 26th and 27th of March 2026. The Workshop, which was facilitated by a team from UNICEF aimed to strengthen the […] Read more »
Events OUR LUPUS WARRIORS LAUNCH 6-SESSION PROGRAM FOR WARRIORS & THEIR CAREGIVERS 01/04/2026 / 01/04/2026 by Kali Turagaiviu Saturday the 28th of March marked a truly special and powerful milestone for the Lupus Warriors in Fiji with the Lupus Foundation of Fiji. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who joined us at our for the launch of the Lupus Warriors in Fiji in collaboration with the Lupus Foundation of Fiji Mental Health […] Read more »
Information Uncategorized THE LUPUS AWARENESS MONTH IS MAY! 24/03/2026 by Kali Turagaiviu “MAKING LUPUS VISIBLE” The Purple Ribbon is more than just a symbol; it’s a promise to keep fighting for a cure. To all my fellow Warriors out there: What is ONE thing you want the world to understand about living with Lupus? Let’s use this space to be heard. Spread the word. Share the love. […] Read more »
