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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.
- 2 Hours
- Free
- In person
- Online
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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Le Va for YouthTools, resources and workshops to help our Pasifika youth care for their mental health and holistic wellbeing. -
Violence preventionAtu-Mai equips Pasifika people and their families with the right knowledge and tools to live violence-free. -
Mental health and addictionEquipping the mental health and addiction workforce with tools, cultural responsiveness and innovative programmes. -
Disability supportWe work with our communities to develop a world where Pasifika disabled people can live the lives they choose. -
Public healthSupporting the public health workforce in Aotearoa New Zealand. -
Engaging PasifikaOur cultural competency programme enables the health and disability workforce to connect culture and care. -
Suicide preventionWe believe suicide is preventable and together, we have the power to save lives.
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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21 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
- Free
- In person
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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
Strengthening identity through language, culture and connection
June 9, 2026
For Le Va’s Atu-Mai violence prevention team, community leadership plays a vital role in strengthening wellbeing across South Auckland.
Welcoming the next wave of Pacific suicide prevention leaders
June 5, 2026
Le Va welcomed the recipients of Round Two of the 2026 Pacific Suicide Prevention Community Fund into a space that felt full of hope.
Le Va’s Futures that Work: Aotearoa’s first Pacific Doctor of Social Work takes the stage
June 4, 2026
When Dr Jack Scanlan graduated as Aotearoa's first Pacific Doctor of Social Work, he carried with him the hopes and dreams of his Samoan āiga.
Community voices at the heart of 275 Day
May 28, 2026
More than 18,000 people filled Māngere Town Centre on Twosevenfive Day, In a vibrant celebration of Māngere's people, culture and creativity.
Southern Community of Practice brings Pacific stories to life
May 25, 2026
Southern Pacific Access & Choice providers gathered in Ōtepoti Dunedin for a mental health and addiction workforce Community of Practice.
