3Village1island is a Pacific lived experience collective bringing together three communities: Mana Pasifika (Disabilities), Tangata Moana Nui (Mental Health), and Drua Va Manuia (Addiction).
We strengthen Pacific voices, visibility, and influence across health and social systems, ensuring initiatives remain grounded in lived experience and cultural relevance.
Our story
Founded in 2018 by Edith Moore and Papali’i Seiuli Johnny Siaosi (KSM), the Drua Va Manuia Village evolved into 3Village1island. From supporting community recovery to creating culturally safe leadership pathways, the collective fosters healing, connection and transformation for Pacific communities.
Leadership framework
Tiare Ruperupe leadership framework: Values-led, culturally grounded leadership rooted in lived experience. Focuses on relational healing, collective empowerment, and future-focused impact.
Core principles:
- Lead with heart and humility
- Honour ancestral wisdom and culture
- Build collective power and safe spaces
- Act with courage and authenticity
- Focus on today while envisioning tomorrow
Vision, purpose & impact
- Vision: Empowered Pacific communities through lived experience leadership
- Purpose: Platforms for Pacific voices to lead, heal and shape systems
- Impact: Stronger leadership pathways, improved wellbeing outcomes, resilient, connected communities
Pasifika Mental Health and Addiction workforce group fund
With the support of Te Whatu Ora, the fund allocates up to $10,000 per year to support the strategic goal of increasing the capacity of the mental health workforce by providing additional resource to the Pasifika health workforce sector.
Join 3Village1island
For regular updates and further information about 3Village1island’s work across the workforce and communities, please register using the link below.
3Village1island Co-chairs
For more information contact: Jasmine.Leota@leva.co.nz or 3Village1island@gmail.com.
