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The Moko Foundation is a non-profit charitable trust established to build a better Aotearoa New Zealand through health, leadership and education.
The Moko Foundation is a non-profit dedicated to enhancing the well-being of New Zealand (Aotearoa) through health, leadership, and education initiatives. Founded in 2011 by Dr. Lance O’Sullivan and Tracy MacFarlane, it works to improve lives and foster positive change across communities.
With a holistic focus on health, leadership, and education, the foundation empowers individuals and promotes a brighter future for Aotearoa.
The Moko Foundation has a growing impact, with many rangatahi benefiting from its leadership programs and mentor network, helping them develop skills to uplift their communities.
Waharoa ki te Toi, a research center in Kaitaia, advances health outcomes by generating new knowledge. This unique partnership between the Moko Foundation and the Maurice Wilkins Centre unites over 150 top scientists and clinicians to drive impactful health research.
The foundation’s success is fueled by its dedicated staff, whose passion and hard work drive positive change in health, leadership, and education across Aotearoa.
The Moko Foundation
2 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
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The Moko Foundation
2 weeks ago
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2 weeks ago
The Moko Foundation is hosting an online webinar to raise awareness about the broad range of threats posed by infectious diseases and the vital role of biomedical research in finding solutions. This webinar is all about empowering our whānau with the knowledge to make informed health choices. It’s your chance to see how research can make real change in disease prevention and health promotion. ... See MoreSee Less
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What role (if any) do you see artificial intelligence playing in science communications moving forward and the pros/cons of that approach particularly when it comes to the concept of data sovereignty? Ngā mihi whaea
What about rural areas with the shortage of health professionals in addressing this concerns.. How can the doctors who have this knowledge ensure this messaging is getting through our hospitals and rural communities frequently? A lot of them are only here temporarily etc
What have your main highlights and successes been throughout your community engagement and what (if any) challenges have you encountered between different hapū, have you needed to pivot your kaupapa at any point to remain responsive to the differences between hapū and whānau in Te Hiku?
That's crazy