Village Collective is a Pasifika-led organization based in South Auckland, dedicated to empowering Pasifika youth and their families through culturally responsive health education, community support, and leadership development.
Established in 1997, Village Collective was set up to deliver sexual and reproductive health education across schools, churches, sports clubs, alternative education providers, and community groups. Over time, our work has expanded to include mental health support, mentoring, healthy relationships, and leadership pathways.
Our mission goes beyond education - it's about empowering young people to take ownership of their wellbeing while understanding the world around them. We encourage meaningful conversations within homes and communities, recognizing that when young people are informed and supported, they bring knowledge back to their families - strengthening relationships and building intergenerational trust.
Guided by the Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion, we focus on prevention and holistic wellbeing through:
- Building individual skills
- Strengthening community action
- Developing healthy public policy
- Creating supportive environments
- Reorienting health services
Our programs are delivered through three key focus areas - or Fales - that represent our culturally grounded and relational approach:
- Community Fale - leadership, advocacy, wellbeing, and career development.
- Rainbow Fale - safe and inclusive spaces for MVPFAFF+/LGBTQIA+ youth.
- Talavou Fale - sexual and reproductive health education and mentorship for youth.
"Fales within a village" is deeply Pacific - relational, connected, and rooted in identity. A Fale is more than a building; it's a living space of connection, ceremony, and collective decision-making. Each fale at Village Collective has it's own role, yet none exist in isolation. Like stars in a constellation, they form an ecosystem built on reciprocity, shared responsibility, and va - the sacred space between people, places, and purpose.
In 2022, we launched the Village Collective Clinic - a free, youth-friendly health service for 12 - 24 years old. The clinic provides sexual health checks, immunizations, counselling, chiropractic care, and support for mental health and substance use.
