THE VISION

::    Lavea’i Trust in association with ‘Project Team’ are the recognized community 
      leaders for recognising, promoting and celebrating Pacific peoples success in 
      the Wellington region.

::    We will acknowledge our Pacific elderly, their journey and their contribution        
      to help build our Pacific communities.

::   We will use a collaborative approach between Pacific groups in community, 
      business, government and local agencies to deliver an outstanding event.

PACIFIC ISLAND ELDERLY

For 2003, any funds raised will directly benefit the Wellington Pacific Island Elderly Communities.

Quote from Volunteering and Pacific peoples Paper – Ministry of Social Development (MSD) …

“Pacific older peoples’ unpaid work in New Zealand has been significant in maintaining Pacific cultures for generation after generation. The foundations of many Pacific communities in New Zealand were built from the unpaid ‘labour of love’ and determination of older Pacific peoples. Pacific older peoples have, for example, established community halls, churches, social services, and community advocacy movements through unpaid work.

Pacific people indicated that they would like government support to celebrate the contributions made by older people. Pacific peoples believe that these contributions have been heavily undervalued by modern society. They would like to hold regional gatherings that celebrate these contributions, demonstrating, particularly to young people, that older people are valued and recognised for their volunteering and unpaid work”.

Reference:- http://www.msd.govt.nz/voluntary/index.html

 

::..vision