Global Pacific Solutions: GPS 2025 Highlights Report

It is our privilege to present the highlights from our national Global Pacific Solutions GPS 2025 conference, and share with you the significant solutions our communities are bringing to the fore.

In the face of today’s economic climate and the complex challenges our Pacific families are experiencing, it is more important than ever that we come together. Through talanoa on key issues such as mental health and addiction, climate change, child sexual abuse, violence and suicide prevention, disabilities and public health, we shared purposeful strengths-based approaches and collective actions for everyone to consider.

At Le Va, we are grounded in the approach that our culture and knowledge are our identity, as echoed in the Kiribati proverb, ‘Kateira ma rabakaura bon kinaakira.’ Our team works to weave Pacific values into every initiative, ensuring our people are at the heart of our solutions. 

Le Va continues to create space for Pacific voices to lead sustainable change, demonstrating that solutions are inherent within our communities. GPS 2025 provided the perfect platform for collaboration and community empowerment. 

Throughout the two-day event we heard from community and youth leaders who inspired us to push boundaries, leading with alofa, ‘ofa and aroha, to embrace the wisdom of our ancestors and the fresh perspectives of the next generation. Together, we are carving paths towards brighter futures. 

With gratitude, we acknowledge the dedication and resilience of each participant and partner involved in GPS 2025. You are the changemakers and champions of our collective vision. Thank you for your passion and commitment to uplifting Pacific communities. 

Fa’afetai tele lava, mālō ‘aupito, meitaki ma’ata, fakafetai, fakaaue lahi, vinaka vakalevu.