About Us

A malu i fale e malu i fafo

Protection for the family, protection for all - Samoa

Who We Are

Alo Fā was founded by daughters (alo) of the Pacific, of which there are four (fa), who believe in the power of healing within our families and communities.

We are a specialist sexual violence service for Pasifika individuals, families, and communities across the Wellington region. We exist to ensure our communities have access to support that reflects who we are: our cultures, our values, and our ways of healing.

We respond to sexualised violence through advocacy, social work support, counselling pathways, and education for both community and professionals.

We recognise that Pasifika peoples face barriers to accessing support, despite the significant impact of sexual violence within our communities.

Our work is grounded in strengthening cultural knowledge, collective care, and lived experience, supporting healing for individuals and families while actively disrupting the social and cultural drivers of sexualised violence to create lasting change.

Our Values

Our purpose is to be of service to those harmed by sexual violence, to the wider community, and for the common good.

Alofa

Our service is informed by an
ethic of alofa.

Vā

Prioritising relationality – is central to our work.

Respect

Is integral to every aspect and function of Alo Fā.

Integrity

Is essential to our ability to bring about meaningful change

Service

Is to be of service to our community

Honouring Te Tiriti

Is fundamental to our role and obligations as a Te Tiriti partner led service in Aotearoa, New Zealand.

Our Mission

To provide culturally grounded, confidential support that empowers Pasifika individuals, families, and communities impacted by sexual harm.

Through compassionate listening, non-intrusive guidance, and cultural sensitive empowerment. We provide opportunities for connection, healing, reclamation and dignified restoration.

Our Vision

An inter-generational future where Pasifika communities are safe, empowered to live lives grounded in dignity, respect, and wellbeing.

Guided by connection, our values, we walk alongside individuals and families on their healing journeys, nurturing trust, intergenerational strength, and the potentiality of freedom, restoration, and coming home.