Our programs
Programs
Four programs at the heart of the foundation’s mission — culture, health, research, and cultural transmission.
Te Pū Fa'aui i te Hiro'a Māohi
Cultural & Therapeutic Center — Papeno'o Valley
Integrative medicine and cultural transmission center in the sacred Papeno'o valley.
120
beneficiaries
24
sessions
8
partners
Va'a Mata'a
Cultural Immersion Program for Addiction Recovery
Monthly 5-day program in the Papeno'o valley for former crystal meth dependents.
47
beneficiaries
8
sessions
12
partners
Va'a Fenua TV
Polynesian Health & Culture Show
Television show on integrative health and Polynesian culture, produced by the Va'a Fenua Foundation.
0
beneficiaries
1
sessions
6
partners
International Va'a Symposium
Toward UNESCO Intangible Heritage Recognition
International symposium to achieve recognition of va'a as UNESCO intangible cultural heritage.
200
beneficiaries
3
sessions
15
partners