Powerful partnership to enhance lives of Pacific disability communities

Le Va and Foundation North are two organisations with a commitment to enhancing the lives of others by enabling, uplifting and empowering communities.

Earlier this year, at Le Va’s Global Pacific Solutions: GPS 2025 conference, both organisations celebrated the announcement of a significant new partnership between Foundation North and Le Va.

Ben Tameifuna, Le Va senior manager for disability and public health, and Sara-Jane Elika, trustee of Foundation North, shared that the partnership will launch a dedicated pool of funding to support innovative, community-led initiatives for Pacific peoples with disabilities and their families.

This partnership marks a powerful step forward in resourcing grassroots solutions led by Pasifika people with disabilities.

Grounded in lived experience, cultural knowledge and deep community connection, it will reflect our shared commitment to equity, inclusion, self-determination and the wellbeing of Pasifika people with disabilities and their whānau.

Ben said of the announcement, “We are excited to reveal the name and details of this new fund in the coming weeks. We know the solutions lie within our communities and that, by equipping our people with the right support and resources, we can enable them to achieve the best possible health and wellbeing outcomes.”

Watch this space to discover more about this kaupapa – the fund’s name, details and how community groups can apply will be announced in August.

In the meantime, learn more about Le Va’s work in the disability support sector on our website: Disability support

Ben Tameifuna and Claire Rosanowski- Grants Advisor Foundation North