Community-Led, Culture-Driven
Champions of Change is a Nga Vaka o Kāiga Tapu community-led movement committed to addressing the root causes of family violence. Strengthened by Pacific cultural frameworks and values, Champions of Change empowers communities to lead solutions that create safe, respectful, and thriving environments for families.
- Led by Pacific leaders, youth, church ministers, and volunteers.
- Focused on eight Pacific ethnic communities in Auckland and Waikato.
- Works with churches, youth groups, and families to co-design community-led solutions
Eight Pacific Communities Leading Change
Each ethnic community leads its own Champions of Change movement, guided by cultural values and traditions.
COOK ISLANDS
Toka'i'anga Nō Āpōpō
FIJI
Tekivu Mai Jerusalemi
KIRIBATI
Te Wa Ni Mwaane
NIUE
Lalaga Fakatupuola Niue
SAMOA
Fa'ataua lau aganu'u ma le talalelei
TOKELAU
Tūgaki Ke Olatia
TONGA
Siate Folau
TUVALU
Sokotakiga Te I Toman
Our Approach: Leadership Grounded in Culture
Champions of Change groups are built around culturally grounded leadership models that reflect the priorities of their communities.
Church-Led
Champion groups are led by faith communities and church ministers.
Men and Women-Led
Solutions driven by men and women working together to strengthen families.
Intergenerational-Led
Strengthening relationships across generations to build resilience.
Youth-Led
Empowering young Pacific leaders to drive change and shape safer futures.
Why We Champion Change
Family violence has no place in Pacific cultures. Champions of Change empowers communities to reclaim cultural values of respect, protection and collective wellbeing — creating safer families and stronger communities.
- Strengthen relationships and community connections.
- Restore Pacific cultural knowledge as a source of healing and prevention.
- Empower communities to lead and co-design solutions.
- Uplift identity, belonging, and cultural connectedness as keys to wellbeing.
Join Us in Leading Change
Whether you are a community leader, church group, youth leader, or supporter — there are many ways to be part of the Champions of Change movement.
- Attend community workshops and fonos
- Raise awareness in your community, church, youth group, or workplace
- Volunteer or partner with Champions of Change
We invite funders, policy leaders and system partners to support this Pacific-led response.
One that integrates cultural perspectives, activates leadership and supports Pacific families to thrive.
