Communities mobilise for change on International Women’s Day
According to United Nations’ statistics, violence against women and girls affects one in three. On 8 March, Le Va’s Atu-Mai team posted on social media for International Women’s Day, and it was inspiring to see how people around the world are choosing to...
Manioro Festival unites Māori and Pacific Rainbow communities
“Love us the same, hold us the same” was the theme of the colourful 2024 Manioro Festival held in Hawkes Bay over three days from February 29. Hosted by Nevertheless Trust, Manioro 2024 brought together people from the Takatāpui, Pasifika Rainbow+, MVPFAFF+ and...
Talanoa for National Pacific Disability Plan
Earlier in February, Le Va staff and members of the Faiva Ora leadership group supported Whaikaha – Ministry of Disabled People in their first talanoa for the National Pacific Disability Action Plan. The talanoa (conversation/discussion) was hosted by charitable trust...