Warm Pacific greetings! Welcome to Le Afio’aga o Aotearoa.
LE AFIO'AGA O AOTEAROA
Whānau-Centred. Iwi-Guided. Pacific-Led. Inclusive to All.
We are a collective of community leaders, mana whenua, providers, churches, businesses, government agencies, and families working together to create healthier, stronger, and more prosperous communities.
Grounded in the belief that the solutions to our greatest challenges already exist within our communities, we bring people together to design, deliver, and champion initiatives that improve wellbeing for current and future generations.
Together, we are building a future where families thrive, communities flourish, and no one is left behind.
"E fofo e le alamea le alamea."
The solutions to our shared challenges lie within our communities.
Our Mission
To connect people, organisations, and communities around shared aspirations and community-led solutions that improve wellbeing, reduce inequities, and create lasting positive change.
Our Purpose
Le Afio’aga o Aotearoa engages in collective efforts for the purpose of fostering shared prosperity. These intentional and thoughtful interactions are crucial for addressing historical disparities and overcoming challenges. The organization is dedicated to developing a strategy that focuses on purposeful engagement to adapt to the evolving environment, paving the way for collective well-being and prosperity.
Our Vision
Thriving families. Strong communities. A flourishing future.
We envision an Aotearoa where every family has the opportunity to live well, belong, prosper, and achieve their aspirations.
We believe healthy communities are built on strong relationships, shared responsibility, cultural identity, and collective leadership.
WHAT’S HAPPENING AT LE AFIO’AGA
“E Fofo le alamea le alamea”
(The solution for our shared challenges lie within our communities)
Samoan proverb