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Mobilising Communities E Tu Whānau

Te mana kaha o te whānau The strength and power of the whānau

What is E Tu Whānau? Community action – inspiring change – creating a different future! • A movement for positive change

• Designed and led by Māori with support from government

• Positive action in communities that creates positive change, helps whānau thrive and prevents violence

The Vision Whānau are strong, safe and

prosperous, living with a clear sense of identity and cultural integrity,

and with control over their destiny – te mana kaha o te whānau!

• Strength

• Success

• Storytelling

The Approach

The Action

• Leadership

• Partnerships

• Resources

• Support

Communities as Partners

For Local by Locals

E Tu Ngapuhi Nui Tonu

Collaboration

Whole of Community Approach

“We know that the solutions that work best for Māori are those that are grounded in things Māori – E Tu Whānau and this Charter of Commitment recognise that our own unique cultural and spiritual strengths will provide the foundation for change” Te Ropu Poa

Kia ora E Tu Whānau

Ministry of Social Development Ann Dysart – Manager

Robert Akuhata – Brown - Northern Shirleyanne Brown - Northern

Cyrus Neilson – Central Parehuia Mafi – Central

www.etuwhanau.org.nz