Empowering tomorrow through health, leadership and education
The Moko Foundation, founded in KaitÄia in 2014, supports tamariki and whÄnau MÄori through health, education, and leadership initiatives.Ā
Our mission is to create impactful, innovative solutions that connect young people to opportunities. Guided by Kaupapa MÄori values, we aim to enhance the capability of MÄori 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 MÄori face in health and science, where representation and support are lacking. By addressing health inequities, advocating for systemic change, and increasing MÄori presence, we empower our community to claim its rightful place in these fields.
Our Organisation
Our organisation bridges the MÄori community with research to improve health outcomes and boost research capacity. We advocate for systemic change and increased MÄori representation, empowering rangatahi to pursue careers in science and health. Together, we ensure MÄori 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 KaitÄia based research centreās 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.
The Moko Foundation
6 days ago
Kia ora!
We're heading to Panguru tomorrow to kÅrero about how whÄnau can protect themselves against Meningococcal and Pnuemococcal.
These illnesses have real impacts on our whÄnau at home and we understand that those living with extra challenges to accessing healthcare are more likely to be affected.
If you're in Panguru, feel free to come and have a friendly chat with us about how to protect your whÄnau, what symptoms you should keep a lookout for and what you can do if you have symptoms. We'll bring kai, free stuff and good chats.
Hope to see you there - Liz and The Moko Foundation ... See MoreSee Less
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The Moko Foundation
2 weeks ago
Kia Ora e te whÄnau,
Haere Mai ki Parapara Marae!
The MOKO Foundation team are here until 2pm today alongside many other amazing kaupapa hauora!
Our team are focused today on educating whÄnau on Meningococcal & Pneumococcal Illnesses. Specifically how they prominently effect whÄnau Maori in our hapori (Te Hiku O Te Ika), how it spreads and how we can do the best we can to protect ourselves and our whÄnau!
This leads us into our carriage study starting May this year ! ... See MoreSee Less
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The Moko Foundation
2 weeks ago
š Kia ora, whÄnau! š
Weāre excited to introduce our new Community Research Facilitator, Elizabeth Williams! Elizabeth recently completed a MÄori data analyst apprenticeship with Te KÄhui Raraunga and is passionate about MÄori data rights. She brings valuable experience from her work in various MÄori research projects.
When we asked Elizabeth what sheās most eager to achieve in her new role, she shared: "Iām excited to gain hands-on community research experience that has tangible benefits for my hapori and is grounded in local tikanga."
Elizabeth is also a proud parent to five tamariki, ranging from 3-year-old twins to a 16-year-old. In her free time, she loves going to the beach with her kids, playing guitar, and practicing yoga.
Please join us in welcoming Elizabeth to the team! We canāt wait to see the positive impact sheāll have in our hapori! šāØ ... See MoreSee Less
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Brilliant update!!