Faiva Ora Innovation Fund project: As i am

A nurturing approach was the best way moving forward, it created a great atmosphere for learning and development. Malo e lelei, my name is Natasha Barber, Director of As i am.  As i am is a community foundation that raises disability awareness and supports...

Faiva Ora Innovation Fund project: This is who I am

Ua aofia i le futiafu e tasi, When the river dries up, water is found only in the basin of the waterfall. Project: To create a digital resource to combat the stigma and discrimination associated with blind people who are able to lead fulfilling lives.   Talofa lava,...

FLO Talanoa Facilitator Profile:Maria Pasene

It’s all about building relationships with others and building trust so that you are better able to influence change in a system that sometimes doesn’t respond well to the unique needs of our communities. FLO Talanoa is a community led suicide prevention education...

Connecting with Culture Photo Competition

To celebrate the 2018 Mental Health awareness week 8 – 14 October, Le Va is running the Connecting with Culture Photo competition.  Culture gives us a sense of belonging, pride and identity and for your young Pacific people in New Zealand, the stronger their...

FLO Talanoa Facilitator Profile: Jason Tiatia

E lē sili le ta’i i lō le tapua’i – Leadership from behind is important as leading from the front FLO Talanoa  is a community led suicide prevention education programme that is evidence informed, culturally safe and co-designed to be led by Pasifika communities. FLO...

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.