Poutu Pasifika has supported Pasifika survivors of sexual violence in Tāmaki Makaurau since 2021, as the Pasifika services arm of HELP Auckland (Auckland Sexual Abuse HELP Foundation).

About Poutu Pasifika

For Pacific by Pacific

We’re on a journey to become a fully independent, Pacific-led organisation - establishing a charitable trust dedicated to supporting Pacific communities to prevent and respond to sexual violence.

• September 2021 – Pasifika services established within HELP Auckland

• September 2023 – Official opening of the Pasifika services office

• September 2024 – Poutu Pasifika Charitable Trust formed with its own governance board

• September 2025 – MOU signed with HELP Auckland to support transition to independence

Key Milestones

A young woman with long dark hair, dressed in a gray long sleeve shirt and light gray pants, sits on a large brown leather couch in a cozy living room, reading a magazine. The room has a warm yellow wall decorated with six framed pictures of dancers in colorful costumes. There is a wooden side table with a potted plant next to her and a bed with a beige headboard and pillows in the background, with soft natural light coming through a window.

Standing with
Pasifika Survivors

Sexual violence remains a significant issue within Pacific communities, often surrounded by stigma and silence. Poutu Pasifika is currently the only culturally grounded service dedicated to supporting Pasifika survivors in Tāmaki Makaurau.

Our work focuses on culturally appropriate support, education, and advocacy - laying the foundation for a sustainable, Pacific-led organisation that creates lasting change for our communities.