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The 2024 round of Le Va’s Faiva Ora Community Innovation Fund recently closed, allocating up to $10,000 each to community-based initiatives that will enhance access to disability support services and promote the wellbeing of Pasifika disabled people.

This year, Le Va received a record number of applications – the highest since the fund’s inception. We are elated to share the five incredible initiatives that have been selected for funding.

Congratulations to our 2024 recipients:

These projects are set to make a strong and lasting impact, promoting empowerment and enhancing the wellbeing of Pasifika disabled people across the country.

About the fund

Le Va’s Faiva Ora Community Innovation Fund was created to support Pasifika disabled people, their families and carers to access resources and support to lead fulfilling lives.

Each year, the fund allocates up to $10,000 to help Pasifika community groups that enhance community development and ensure the further wellbeing of Pasifika disabled people.

Le Va works in partnership with Whaikaha – Ministry of Disabled People to administer the fund and mobilise community groups to help Pacific people with disabilities to live life the way they choose and promote inclusion and acceptance.

The fund also prioritises initiatives that focus on meeting the needs of Pasifika young people and show collaboration with support services and community groups.

We are excited to see our successful Faiva Ora Community Innovation Fund recipients breathe life into their initiatives in the coming year.


Learn more about Le Va’s Faiva Ora Community Innovation Fund.

International Day of Persons with a Disability (IDPD) was on December 3 and the theme this year is “Fighting for rights in the post-COVID era”, celebrating the challenges, barriers and opportunities for people who live with disabilities, in the context of a global pandemic.

At Le Va, the Faiva Ora Community Innovation Fund was established to support community-based initiatives that enable Pasifika people with disabilities to participate in, and have access to, resources and support that ensure they lead fulfilling lives. We chose to celebrate IDPD this year by announcing six successful initiatives over Zoom. Watch the video to catch our announcement and their reaction.

Congratulations to the following successful applicants:
– Daniel Te’o, Elizabeth Tohu – Taikura Trust
– Dr Taima Fagaloa – Cycle Safe Porirua Trust
– Leoo TJ Taotua – Macmaya Consulting Limited
– Tara Aumalesulu and Sarah Aumalesulu
– Vea Mafile’o – Malosi Pictures

Follow us on Facebook @LeVaPasifika to stay informed on the progress of each project. Sneak a preview of  the innovative initiatives here:  Innovation Fund – Le Va

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