Empowering tomorrow through health, leadership and education
The Moko Foundation, founded in Kaitāia in 2014, supports tamariki and whānau Māori through health, education, and leadership initiatives.
Our mission is to create impactful, innovative solutions that connect young people to opportunities. Guided by Kaupapa Māori values, we aim to enhance the capability of Māori communities, particularly Te Hiku o Te Ika, to grow knowledge and strengthen ties with national institutions.
Our Purpose
We aim to tackle the unique challenges Māori face in health and science, where representation and support are lacking. By addressing health inequities, advocating for systemic change, and increasing Māori presence, we empower our community to claim its rightful place in these fields.
Our Organisation
Our organisation bridges the Māori community with research to improve health outcomes and boost research capacity. We advocate for systemic change and increased Māori representation, empowering rangatahi to pursue careers in science and health. Together, we ensure Māori voices shape the future of scientific and health advancements.
Research
We are continuously partnering with a range of researchers & scientists with the latest public health developments.
Rangatahi
The Moko Foundation is committed to providing local rangatahi with opportunities in leadership, health & education.
Education
Our Kaitāia based research centre’s overarching principle is to create new knowledge to produce better health outcomes.
Our Partners
Without the support of our Partners and Sponsors our work would not be possible.
If you would like to learn about how you can get involved with our foundation and help make a difference, please contact us today.
The Moko Foundation
11 hours ago
🌟 Rā Tuarua ✌🏽
He Takere Waka Nui
Ka nui te mihi ki ngā Kura Kaupapa Māori o Te Rangi Aniwaniwa, Pukemiro, Te Kao, and Kaikohe!
Our day was filled with meaningful connections as our tauira got to know each other and the kaupapa. Through interactive workshops and team-building activities, we witnessed the incredible potential within our tauira.
As we conclude our introductory wānanga, we’re excited for our upcoming haerenga to Tāmaki! There, our tamariki will explore a range of opportunities, from universities to trades and job training. We'll be joined by our corporate partners, and community groups who will facilitate sessions with our tauira.
We are dedicated to creating opportunities where our rangatahi can flourish.
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The Moko Foundation
3 days ago
GO FOLLOW OUR NEW 'WAHAROA KI TE TOI' FACEBOOK PAG HERE:
www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574047047255
Waharoa Ki Te Toi sits under The Moko Foundation with the aim to facilitate and support biomedical research within the Te Hiku Te Ika rohe.
Our current project is a Pnuemococcal and Meningococcal Carriage study with the aim to explore why our whānau are one of the groups most effected by these contagious illnesses.
We'll share more about our study, what we're doing and why over the coming months.
But first, we'd like to introduce you to our small but passionate team.
~ Liz Williams | Research Facilitator ~
Kia ora koutou!
Nō Panguru ahau, Ko Te Rarawa te Iwi.
I live in Panguru and I've got a background in working with data and research. I'm passionate about supporting our tāngata Māori by producing and facilitating research that supports strategic decision making.
~ Mariah Herbert | Project Support ~
Kia Ora e te Whānau!
Nō Pawarenga, Owhata me Herekino ahau. Ko Te Rarawa te iwi.
Currently residing in Kaitaia. In 2016, I became a ‘Youth Ambassador’ for ‘I am Hope’, sharing my story with tamariki and rangatahi across Aotearoa. With a passion in Mental Health & Addictions, holding a Level 4 Certificate, I've spent 4+ years supporting our vulnerable community in justice, housing & health.
E mihi ana kia koutou!
We both look forward to sharing what we're doing with you all and hope to add to our collective information gathering and sharing in this kaupapa Māori research space! ... See MoreSee Less
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The Moko Foundation
4 days ago
"E kore e ngaro, He Takere Waka Nui E!
A collaboration between The Moko Foundation & Nōna Te Ao Charitable Trust.
Today marked the launch of our Rangatahi Pathways Programme (Yr 11 - 13s), bringing together our 3 area schools - Opononi, Broadwood & Taipā!
Our kaupapa is simple yet powerful: empowering our rangatahi to chase their dreams! We're committed to supporting them every step of the way, using community-led solutions to uplift our region, Te Tai Tokerau.
Āpōpō we run it back again with our Kura Kaupapa cohort made up of Te Rangi Aniwaniwa, Pukemiro, Te Kao & Kaikohe.
Whai mai e te iwi!
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He Kaupapa Rangatira!
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