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American Samoa Fa'afafine Rural Program

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Talofa! ASADSV Vision: An American Samoa where all individuals live free of violence and with equity, dignity, and respect.

Welcome to the Fa'afafine Rural Program, a project under the American Samoa Alliance against Domestic & Sexual Violence, funded by the Office on Violence against Women, and in collaboration with the Society Of Fa'afafine In American Samoa. ASADSV Mission: To empower all individuals and communities in American Samoa through collaboration, promoting resiliency, and strengthening capacity in addressi

ng domestic and sexual violence. ASADSV Logic Model: Alofa (Love), Aiga (Family), Fa'aaloalo (Respect), Tautua (Service)
ASADSV Fa'afafine Rural Program's addition to the Alliance Logic Model: Fa'asinomaga (Identity)

ASADSV Diversity, Equity & Inclusivity Statement: We acknowledge the intersectionality of identities and experiences that shape individuals'
lives, and we are committed to addressing the unique needs and challenges faced by diverse
communities in American Samoa. We strive to create programs and initiatives that are
culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and accessible to all individuals, regardless of religion,
race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, age, ability, or other
identities. We are dedicated to actively engaging with and listening to the voices of survivors, advocates,
community leaders, and other stakeholders to ensure that our work is inclusive, responsive,
and reflective of the diverse perspectives and lived experiences within American Samoa. Through ongoing education, training, and dialogue, we seek to cultivate a supportive and
inclusive organizational culture where everyone feels heard, valued, and empowered to
contribute to positive change. We understand that achieving our mission requires a commitment to dismantling systems of
oppression and addressing the root causes of violence, inequality, and injustice. We are
dedicated to advancing equity and social justice through our advocacy efforts, policy initiatives,
and collaborative partnerships with community organizations, government agencies, and other
stakeholders. As we work towards our shared vision of a safe, supportive, and equitable society for all
individuals and communities in American Samoa, we reaffirm our commitment to Diversity,

Equity, and Inclusion as core values that guide our actions, decisions, and interactions every
day. Together, we can create a future where everyone can thrive, free from violence and
oppression.

22/04/2026

3rd Annual Fa'afafine Forum

07/04/2026

04/03/2026

After months of preparation, our Program Manager was awarded the Intervention & Prevention Award for her poster titled “Developing a Toolkit to Address Violence against Fa’afafine in American Samoa”!

Congratulations, Ms. Jaiyah Saelua! 🩷

01/03/2026

Our February submission to the Alliance monthly newsletter, by our Program Assistant, Zee Romero!

By Zee Romero February invites us to reflect on the resilience of our communities, the importance of healthy alofa, and the responsibility our people share in protecting our youth. As we recognize...

26/02/2026

We are blessed to have the means to fund & support events that celebrate & empower our fa’afafine community!

Faafetai, Faafetai, Faafetai Tele Lava Amerika Samoa for supporting our 2026 Fa’afafine Festival!

📸: Ammon Fepuleai

30/12/2025

Our December submission to the Alliance monthly newsletter — a piece dedicated to recognizing & reflecting on our successes in 2025!

Written by Jaiyah Saelua, Rural Manager As we close out 2025, the Fa’afafine Rural Program proudly dedicates its December newsletter to reflecting on a year defined by historic accomplishments,...

25/12/2025

Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year, from The Alliance’s Fa’afafine Rural Program!

The Rural offices will be closed from December 25 - January 4!

The Resource Center will remain available to our community upon formal request. Send your request to [email protected]!

02/12/2025

The latest addition to our small Pacific & SOGIESC Library!

Thank you, Doris Tulifau, for your donation to our humble collection, and congratulations on the official launch of your book "Brown Girls Don't Cry"!

01/12/2025

Join us for the DOH World AIDS Day Community Awareness Wave! ❤️

15/11/2025

Happy Transgender Awareness Week! 🏳️‍⚧️

10/11/2025

Pleased to offer safe, communal & organizational spaces for our fa’afafine groups here in American Samoa! Thank you for booking with Rural, Teine O Le SEI! 💚

Thank you to everyone who made it to our November meeting!

Thank you also to the Faafafine Rural Program for hosting us in their office.

29/10/2025

To end , let's reflect on the statistics.

These high numbers reflect reported cases. Imagine the statistics if all cases were included!

Remember - Gender-based violence includes violence against LGBTQIA+ & SOGIESC people!

According to the CDC's National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey, 69.3% of bisexual women, 56.3% of le***an women, 46.1% of bisexual men, and 47.7% of gay men have reported experiencing contact sexual violence, physical violence, and/or stalking by an intimate partner at some point in their lifetime.

While domestic violence can happen to anyone, many abusers choose to use these and other marginalized survivors' identities and experiences against them in order to shame, hurt, and control them. These survivors often face additional barriers to seeking help, and programs and shelters meant to help them may not have the funding or resources they need to fully support every survivor reaching out.

This is unacceptable. All survivors, including these survivors, deserve help and support. 💜

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Pago Pago
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Monday	07:00 - 18:00
Tuesday	07:00 - 18:00
Wednesday	07:00 - 18:00
Thursday	07:00 - 18:00

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https://www.asalliance.co/faafafine-rural-project.html

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