International projects
We partner with local organisations to deliver projects that create change in the Pacific.
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We work alongside local colleagues, and partner organisations to develop, and implement projects focused on addressing the sexual and reproductive health challenges in Pacific countries. Many of our projects in the Pacific receive funding from the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
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Kiribati — Healthy Families Project: Kiribati Family Health Association youth volunteers during a condom distribution activity on South Tarawa.
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Our approach to international projects
Developing a project: We start with understanding what our partners want to achieve, and how we can help create this change. We rely on their knowledge, expertise, and insights to ensure projects best meet local needs. This looks different for each project.
During the project: Once the project has been co-designed, we work closely with our partner to ensure the activities and outcomes we have agreed are delivered. We provide guidance and support in addressing challenges they may face throughout the duration of the project. We may also send experts or clinical staff from New Zealand to the Pacific to support with training and upskilling, or host online learning opportunities.
End of the project: We conduct regular monitoring, and end-of-project evaluations to better understand how effective the projects have been. This can then be used to consider what future projects may be beneficial, or what areas of work or activities need specific focus.
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Current international projects
Kiribati — Healthy Families
The Healthy Families project aims to reduce STIs, and unintended pregnancies on certain islands of Kiribati.
Vanuatu — Planem Gud Famili Blong Yumi
The Planem Gud Famili Blong Yumi project aims to reduce the rates of unintended pregnancy, and STIs among Ni-Vanuatu.
Tonga – Amanaki Lelei project
The Amanaki Lelei project aims to improve sexual and reproductive health (SRH), reduce unintended pregnancies and reduce sexually transmitted infections among key sub-populations in Tonga.
Pacific countries - Niu Vaka II Strategy