Faiva Ora Community Innovation Fund 2022

 International Day of Persons with a Disability (IDPD) was on December 3 and the theme this year is “Fighting for rights in the post-COVID era”, celebrating the challenges, barriers and opportunities for people who live with disabilities, in the context of a global...

A voice for Pasifika disability support

The purpose of the leadership group is to provide quality advice and support to the Ministry of Health and its funded disability support services on issues relating to Pasifika people with disabilities, their family members and aiga.  That includes advice on the...

Inclusive community in the heart of Mangere

Guest blog from pastor Keli Pepa, Mizpah Community SDA Church based in the heart of Mangere Many would agree that it is an absolute joy seeing things work together in such a way that it creates something beautiful.  A conversation with Le Va’s Ben Tameifuna, who plays...

Faiva Ora progress

Imagine a world where Pasifika people with disabilities have access to all the services they need. A world without language or cultural barriers, and where Pasifika people with disabilities can live the life they want the way they want.  Le Va is working with...

Covid-19 Update

Face-to-face workshops will not continue while New Zealand is at Level 4. We will be in contact with all participants soon.