Mana Tipua

Mana Tipua’s purpose is to tautoko (support) the hauora (health) and mana of rangatahi takatāpui (Māori young people in the LGBTQIA+/SOGIESC communities) and their whānau, within Aotearoa, and to enable them to flourish in the fullness of their identity. We seek to improve wellbeing outcomes by providing opportunities for rangatahi to engage in mātauranga and tikanga Māori and taonga tuku iho practices. We provide social connection opportunities, informal education, and assist with health and wellbeing pathways. We also work to advocate, educate, develop takatāpui focussed resources, and foster collaborative opportunities.