Empowering tomorrow through health, leadership and education

The Moko Foundation, founded in Kaitaia in 2014, supports tamariki and whānau Māori through health, education, and leadership initiatives.Ā 

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.Ā 

Education

Our Kaitaia based research centreā€™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,Ā  please contact us today.

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Before we sign off for the year we want to introduce an exciting project we have coming up in 2025.

We are partnering with ESR, Te Niwha & Otago University to carry out a research study that tracts how infectious diseases such as Meningitis & Pneumonia spread among whānau & households in Te Tai Tokerau.

This study aims to provide insight on how we can prevent these deadly diseases that affect whānau.

Keep an eye out in the new year for our information sessions, & Whānau evenings to discuss more about the study & how you can be a part of it.

If this is something you would be interested in being a part of or want to know more about, sign up with the QR code or visit our website to find out more.

www.themokofoundation.com/research-collaborations/
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Before we sign off for the year we want to introduce an exciting project we have coming up in 2025. 

We are partnering with ESR, Te Niwha & Otago University to carry out a research study that tracts how infectious diseases such as Meningitis & Pneumonia spread among whānau & households in Te Tai Tokerau. 

This study aims to provide insight on how we can prevent these deadly diseases that affect whānau. 

Keep an eye out in the new year for our information sessions, & Whānau evenings to discuss more about the study & how you can be a part of it. 

If this is something you would be interested in being a part of or want to know more about, sign up with the QR code or visit our website to find out more. 

https://www.themokofoundation.com/research-collaborations/

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MAHI TIKA ANA!!!!!! This one is close to home. Can’t wait to see this kaupapa come to life in 2025 šŸ„¹

2 weeks ago

The Moko Foundation

šŸŒŸ Exciting Job Opportunities for 2025! šŸŒŸ

We have three new positions at MOKO opening up in the New Year:

āž”ļø Programme Lead for our Health and Science Schools Based Programme

āž”ļø Community Engagement Facilitator

āž”ļø Community Research Facilitator

Take a look at the jobs up on offer, and stay tuned for more details on how and where to apply and join us in making a difference! šŸ’”āœØ #JobOps #joinmoko #healtheducation #rangatahi #research
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šŸŒŸ Exciting Job Opportunities for 2025! šŸŒŸ

We have three new positions at MOKO opening up in the New Year:

āž”ļø Programme Lead for our Health and Science Schools Based Programme

āž”ļø Community Engagement Facilitator

āž”ļø Community Research Facilitator

Take a look at the jobs up on offer, and stay tuned for more details on how and where to apply and join us in making a difference! šŸ’”āœØ #JobOps #JoinMOKO #HealthEducation #Rangatahi #Research

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Waitangi Piripi

4 weeks ago

The Moko Foundation

šŸ§¬ MOKO SCHOLARSHIP šŸ§¬
ā³ KOTAHI WIKI E TOE ANA ā³

Kia ora e te iwi, only 1 week left to apply for the MOKO Foundation's Te Manu Kai Mātauranga Scholarship for 2025!

Weā€™re offering 5 scholarships, each worth $2,000, to rangatahi Māori with links to Te Hiku pursuing health or sciences at the tertiary level in 2025. This opportunity is in partnership with the Maurice Wilkins Centre, as part of our Nōna Te Ao health science programme.

šŸ“ To apply, complete the form here:
forms.gle/iYTgbGmHzGdAWpDa7

Applications close on 1 December 2024 at 6 PM.

Please share this message across your networks and to any whānau who may be interested.

#MOKOFoundation #TeManuKaiMātauranga #ScholarshipOpportunity #RangatahiMāori #HealthSciences #MauriceWilkinsCentre
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šŸ§¬ MOKO SCHOLARSHIP šŸ§¬
ā³ KOTAHI WIKI E TOE ANA ā³

Kia ora e te iwi, only 1 week left to apply for the MOKO Foundations Te Manu Kai Mātauranga Scholarship for 2025!

Weā€™re offering 5 scholarships, each worth $2,000, to rangatahi Māori with links to Te Hiku pursuing health or sciences at the tertiary level in 2025. This opportunity is in partnership with the Maurice Wilkins Centre, as part of our Nōna Te Ao health science programme.

šŸ“ To apply, complete the form here:
https://forms.gle/iYTgbGmHzGdAWpDa7

Applications close on 1 December 2024 at 6 PM. 

Please share this message across your networks and to any whānau who may be interested. 

#MOKOFoundation #TeManuKaiMātauranga #ScholarshipOpportunity #RangatahiMāori #HealthSciences #MauriceWilkinsCentre
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