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
10 hours ago
*Kaupapa Māori biomedical research has many layers*
At its core, it’s shaped by the values and needs of the Te Hiku community we’re working alongside. But it also takes skill and knowledge to do this work well. Without both of those things in balance, we won’t get the kind of research outcomes our people deserve.
This week, we headed to Te Whanganui-a-Tara to help make that happen.
We have a responsibility to our Te Hiku whānau to:
- Be open about what we’re doing and why
- Make sure they know where their swabs and information are going
- Have strong systems in place to keep their data and samples safe
- Communicate all of this clearly and honestly
We went down with the goal of better understanding what happens to the swabs once they leave our hands—where they go, who’s working with them, and how they’ll be treated. We want to be confident they’ll be looked after properly—with skill, care, and respect.
After meeting with ESR, we feel reassured. The Carriage Study we’re about to begin has the mana of our Te Hiku o Te Ika whānau at its centre. We’re proud to be part of something that not only holds true to our values but also contributes to both academic and community knowledge.
Have any questions about our rangahau or mahi? We're keen to kōrero. Drop any pātai below 🙂
Liz and Mariah at Waharoa ki te Toi ... See MoreSee Less
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The Moko Foundation
1 week ago
Keep your eyes peeled e hoa mā 👀
We'll be sharing more about our study, what it means for our Māori community, and how we're contributing to an exciting kaupapa Māori biomedical research space in the coming months.
But first, a reminder about what we're gearing up to do next month and what's involved for our Te Hiku tāngata...
🤒 We're looking at how Pneumococcal and Meningococcal is spread in our Te Hiku community
👥 We need 700 Māori tāngata who live in Te Hiku o Te Ika to participate
🏠We want to include everyone in your household to understand how it's being spread amongst whānau members
👩⚕️Involvement includes a nose and throat swab. You'll also answer survey questions
🚗We can do home visits or you can come to us - whatever's easiest for you
🎁 A koha of $50 per whānau member participant will be provided to acknowledge your time and help with the study
Want in or want to know more? Get in contact with us - we'd love to hear from you and register your interest.
Nāku noa, Liz - Carriage Study Research Facilitator ... See MoreSee Less
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The Moko Foundation
4 weeks ago
He Takere Waka Nui | Intro Wānanga Rā ✌🏽
A closer look at what the launch of this kaupapa looked like here in Te Hiku o te Ika.
Inspired by the words of our tupuna Kupe - “We will never be lost; we are the hull of a great canoe.
”A collaboration between The Moko Foundation & Nōna Te Ao Charitable Trust 🤝 to empower our rangatahi to chase their dreams and support them along the way! ... See MoreSee Less
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Rawe to koutou hawaaikihou te hapainga nga wawata o nga rangatahi Maori i te hiku o te ika
Cortnie Pineaha Murray