Fa'afaletui o le Aganuu a call for action by Samoan leaders.

The upcoming Fa’afaletui o le Aganuu on the 7th & 9th April in Auckland, a two day community consultation, is a collaboration between Faleula o Samoa and Samoan leaders in Auckland to discuss Samoan culture and its impact on the wellbeing of Samoans overseas.

The Fa’afaletui o le Aganuu is an initiative of the Faleula o Samoa, a committee of Samoan senior matai formed under the Samoa Ministry of Women, Community & Social Development. One of the key tasks being undertaken by the Faleula o Samoa is to address the huge spending for Fa’alavelave, a real issue that has huge effect on the social welfare and wellbeing of Samoans everywhere.

According to Pa’u Teleiai Su’atapulolo’o Fereti Puni of the organising committee, “Very disturbing is the impact on Samoans living in NZ especially Auckland where families in Samoa literally rely for Fa’alavelave. This practice has imposed on the welfare of Samoan families overseas and has left many families in dire strait with some resorting to crime as a means.”

“This is a call to action by Samoan leaders in Auckland especially with many families going though hardship during the economic recession.”

Mr. Puni said, “We believe that such community development to relieve poverty and social hardship also goes a long way to improving the health status of our Pacific people in Auckland and NZ.”

At least 1,500 Samoan church and community leaders representing a minimum of 400 churches and organizations are expected to attend the Faleula o le Aganuu to be held at Malaeola Community Center, Mangere. The event is open to the public free of charge.

Attached is a brief of the upcoming event and list of the Faleula o Samoa delegation.

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