Story

OUR

The COVID-19 pandemic reshaped how we connected, collaborated, and engaged with one another. In 2020, a group of Pasifika women, united through their love of sport, came together to create an online forum.

This space became a platform for a series of ‘Talanoa’, an open and meaningful discussion space focused on collaboration and achieving collective impact.  

From these Talanoa, Pasifika Sisters in Sport was born.  

We are a charitable trust dedicated to empowering Pasifika women and girls by creating equitable opportunities in sport. Leading with heart, connecting through culture, and guided by traditional knowledge. 

Our official launch on 2 September 2024, marked the beginning of our commitment to transforming the sporting landscape for Pasifika women and girls.

Our  Mission

To establish a sports advocacy, leadership and mentoring network of Pacific women and girls to elevate, inspire, and create equal opportunities at all levels in Aotearoa, New Zealand and Oceania. 

OUR  VALUES

Culture & Heritage

We honour the rich traditions, languages, and wisdom of our Pacific roots, weaving them into everything we do.

Sisterhood

Together, we create a safe and nurturing space where every sister belongs and thrives.

Servant Leadership  

We lead by serving
others, embodying humility, respect, and a dedication to uplifting our communities.

Reciprocity

Giving and receiving go hand in hand. We embrace the spirit of mutual care and support, ensuring that every contribution strengthens our shared purpose. 

Collective Collaboration 

By uniting our strengths, ideas, and passions, we create solutions that benefit everyone and move our community forward. 

OUR  APPROACH

We unite Pasifika sisters to take collaborative action, guided by our cultural values and generational wisdom. Through these efforts, we honour our heritage, amplify our voices, and empower future generations. 

We LEAD and SERVE Pasifika Sisters in Sport by:

    • Championing culturally distinctive leadership and mentoring pathways for the next generation of Pacific women and girls in sport.

    • Creating platforms for connection, talanoa, and collaboration with Pacific thought leaders in indigenous systems, cultural values, and practices through sport. 

    • Developing and sharing evidence-based resources to build cultural awareness within the sports sector engaging with Pacific women, girls, and their communities.