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Think about cultural exchange as a creative collaboration.

Give credit and, heck, consider money! To that end, Tatooiniki supports the following charities that serve the people of Samoa, Papau New Guinea, Hawai’i and Tahiti:

Cultural Survival

The work of Cultural Survival on the front lines of advocacy with international Indigenous communities is predicated on the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and our programming works to inform Indigenous people of their rights, issues and threats affecting their communities. Cultural Survival believes that vibrant and durable communities rest on the principles of self-determination, human rights, informed citizenry and access to information, the freedom of expression, and the right to organize and shape the future in a way consistent with one’s tradition, language, culture and community – and they believe Indigenous Peoples have the power and solutions to solve many of today's problems when respected and empowered to do so.

American Samoa Alliance Against Domestic & Sexual Violence

 The American Samoa Alliance against Domestic and Sexual Violence (aka The Alliance) cause is to empower individuals and community to learn about healthy relationships and communication to stop domestic and sexual violence.  As leaders in the Samoan community they are active participants to end domestic and sexual violence.  The Alliance goal is to strengthen member organizations and partners to advocate for victims to create safe and brave spaces, while holding perpetrators accountable. 

Indigenous Health Solutions

Papua New Guinea is home to pristine forests, and unparalleled biodiversity. 760 species of birds exist only there. In Suowi Valley, a no-man's-land at the junction of 3 provinces, the Ankave depend on the forest for their survival. These indigenous people have no access to modern amenities; common infections kill. IHS works to provide efficient cookstoves and hygiene systems to 100 families, protecting them from respiratory illness and protecting the forest that nurtures them from deforestation.

Kalaeloa Heritage and Legacy Foundation

Through partnership, planning, advocacy and stewardship, the Kupa’aina of Honouliuli accepts the kuleana to preserve and protect the kupuna, historical sites and mo‘olelo of Kalaeloa. They are also committed to assuring that cultural traditions and practices of na ‘oiwi o Kalaeloa are perpetuated.

We Are Oceania

The Micronesian youth summit (MYS) is an opportunity for youths to be empowered and able to explore their dreams, strengths, and potentials. MYS rests on four pillars essential to navigating success: college readiness, career readiness, solidarity, and community readiness. students are able to attend workshops, forums, discussions, and other activities. just as important, it allows Micronesians to talk about their history and culture.

GirlsGotThis in the Philippines

Over 100,000 girls aged 12-17 are victims of child sex-trafficking and/or sexual exploitation in the Philippines every single year. GirlsGotThis is an action-led movement to protect girls by using the power of play; creating community safe-spaces to protect and provide equitable participation for girls and to capacitate teachers and communities to identify and report signs of abuses. GirlsGotThis #StandingWithGirls by harnessing the power of sport to unleash the potential of girls.

Seed

Seed is Australia’s first Indigenous youth climate network. They are building a movement of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people for climate justice with the Australian Youth Climate Coalition.

Their vision is for a just and sustainable future with strong cultures and communities, powered by renewable energy.

Climate change is one of the greatest threats facing humanity, but we also know it is an opportunity to create a more just and sustainable world.