Le Va signs MoU with global mental health leadership groups
“O le tele o sulu, e maua ai figota” is a Samoan proverb meaning, “Through collaboration, the most difficult challenges can be overcome.” Partnership and collaboration are integral to the success of Le Va, Aotearoa’s leading Pacific primary prevention organisation,...
Provisional Pacific suicide rates reduce significantly
Pacific people in Aotearoa have seen a statistically significant reduction in the annual provisional suicide rate, as reported by the Office of the Chief Coroner yesterday. The provisional rate for Pacific populations is now 5.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 9.2 per...
Creating communities of C.A.R.E. to prevent suicide
Le Va’s LifeKeepers C.A.R.E. Heroes awards are centred around recognising the heroic, but often unacknowledged, commitment of individuals and organisations whose efforts and perseverance make a vital contribution to suicide prevention. These are ordinary people doing...
Partnering to prevent family violence and sexual harm in Pasifika communities
Addressing the root causes of family and sexual violence in Pasifika communities is the principal goal of the Atu-Mai violence prevention programme, run by Le Va in collaboration with the Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC). In early 2023, Le Va strengthened its...