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Atu-Mai Youth – I AM
I AM is a cultural identity fono for youth that aims to strengthen self-worth through the benefits, values and knowledge of Pasifika culture.
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Welcome to Le Va
Le Va supports people of the moana to unleash their full potential.
What we do
Our portfolio of work spans the mental health and addiction, public health and disability, suicide and violence prevention and youth wellbeing social sectors.
We believe the solutions lie within our communities, so that is where you will find us.
As a Pasifika-kaupapa organisation we recognise the rights of Māori as the indigenous people of Aotearoa and uphold the values of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
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Violence preventionAtu-Mai equips Pasifika people and their families with the right knowledge and tools to live violence-free. -
Rainbow supportRainbow (LGBQTIA+ /MVPFAFF+) communities are important and vital members of our Pacific communities and New Zealand society. -
Le Va for YouthTools, resources and workshops to help our Pasifika youth care for their mental health and holistic wellbeing. -
Mental health and addictionEquipping the mental health and addiction workforce with tools, cultural responsiveness and innovative programmes. -
Public healthSupporting the public health workforce in Aotearoa New Zealand. -
Suicide preventionWe believe suicide is preventable and together, we have the power to save lives. -
Engaging PasifikaOur cultural competency programme enables the health and disability workforce to connect culture and care. -
Disability supportWe work with our communities to develop a world where Pasifika disabled people can live the lives they choose.
We run workshops
Browse upcoming events run by Le Va to enhance impact in workforce development, suicide prevention, violence prevention, public health and cultural competency.
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14 Upcoming workshops
Engaging Pasifika
Engaging Pasifika is Le Va's cultural competency programme for non-Pacific health workers, offering blended learning to improve services for Pasifika communities.
- 7 Hours
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FLO Talanoa
FLO Talanoa is a Pasifika suicide prevention programme, culturally safe and community-led. Learn the risks, signs, and how to respond effectively.
- 3-4 hours
- Free
- In person
We help fund our communities
Check out our scholarship and funding initiatives designed to fuel your success and drive positive change within your community.
Our stories
Our communities are leading the change: Preventing suicide together
August 17, 2026
This World Suicide Prevention Day, the global theme “Changing the narrative on suicide” asks us to think differently about what suicide prevention looks like.
Changing the narrative on suicide, one conversation at a time
August 17, 2026
Le Va’s LifeKeepers team reflects on the thousands of people across Aotearoa who are creating communities where conversations about suicide can happen with greater confidence, compassion and care.
Le Va scholarships: Connecting with purpose and the power of ‘why’
August 7, 2026
Le Va held mentoring workshops for 80 scholarship recipients across the mental health and addiction sector and from around Aotearoa.
Stronger together: Pacific mental health practitioners gather in Kirikiriroa Hamilton
August 5, 2026
Pacific mental health practitioners came together for a day of connection and learning at the Access and Choice Northern Region Community of Practice.
Young Pasifika leaders walking back to the future
August 3, 2026
Our Atu-Mai team was invited to ‘Walking backwards to the future’, bringing together students from Dilworth School and St Cuthbert’s College.
