07/05/2026
Congratulations to the first Cohort who completed the Leadership Training and Mentoring programme for the participants of the Pacific Youth Engagement, Empowerment and Economic Pathways (PYEEEP), Tonga.
These young people went through a six-week programme. The lessons teach leadership as something every young person can practise—not through power or position, but through values and choices,and positive influence.
This initiative reflects a strong partnership between the Government of New Zealand (MFAT), the Pacific Community (SPC),and the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) in Tonga— bringing together resources, technical expertise and a shared commitment to youth empowerment and inclusive development.
Tapuaki Mei Langi Consultancy was blessed to develop the Koe Taki Au resource booklet for the youth and also facilitated the programme.
20 Amazing Youth leaders led our Awards ceremony, with testimonies, items and reflections for the night which their parents were so proud of.
Thank you Esther Shaw, First Secretary, Development New Zealand High Commission, Nuku’alofa and 'Alifeleti Soakai, Acting Director Polynesia Regional office Secretary of the Pacific Community (SPC) for being our guest of honor to celebrate our Youth leaders achievements.
Thank you to the Pacific Community’s (SPC) Human Rights and Social Development (HRSD) Division for your oversight and support for this project.