Friends of Tonga

04/08/2026

Look good. Do good. 💙

In case you missed our first post, our t-shirt campaign is officially live! Every shirt sold directly fuels our community projects. They ship worldwide!

📦 Get yours today and help us carry the mission forward: https://www.bonfire.com/store/friends-of-tonga-store/?srsltid=AfmBOoqfvtDMyg53pftLhy8qE67fkDn2tF5K8D6oIRxXm2R_QBrpzkqn

☀️ STAY COOL. LOOK HOT. SUPPORT TONGA. 🇹🇴

​The wait is finally over! For the FIRST TIME EVER, you can officially shop Friends of Tonga merchandise—with options for the whole family! 🧢👕

​Our official logo was custom-designed by the talented Tongan tattoo artist Nisi Tongia. This summer, we are bringing his incredible artwork to life on high-quality gear to keep everyone cool in the heat.

​🔥 WHAT’S IN THE SHOP?

• Classic Crew Necks & V-Necks
• Summer-ready Tank Tops
• Youth T-Shirts for the kids
• Classic Hats

​🛒 WHY SHOP THE DROP?

Every single purchase directly funds our community-led initiatives in the Kingdom, from education projects to water security. You look great, and Tonga gets direct support.

​⚠️ This is a LIMITED summer run! Gear up the whole family today before they sell out.

​👇 Shop the official collection now:

👕Shirts: https://www.bonfire.com/2026-friends-of-tonga-summer-t-shirts/
🎩Hats: https://www.bonfire.com/2026-friends-of-tonga-hats/

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02/08/2026

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31/07/2026

A Huge Malo ‘Aupito and Congratulations to Elizabeth Philips! 🇹🇴

Today, we celebrate and extend our deepest gratitude to our outgoing Peace Corps Volunteer Officer, Elizabeth Philips, as she completes her Peace Corps Tonga service.

Over the past year, Elizabeth truly went above and beyond. In addition to her Peace Corps service, she served as an Officer on the Friends of Tonga Board of Directors, helping strengthen the connection between current Peace Corps Volunteers, Friends of Tonga, and the communities we all serve.

Elizabeth’s dedication, insight, and commitment helped make our organization stronger and more effective. Through her leadership, she helped ensure that Friends of Tonga remained connected to volunteers serving across Tonga and better positioned to support community-led initiatives.

Malo ‘aupito, Elizabeth, for your incredible service, leadership, and commitment.

Congratulations on completing your Peace Corps journey! We wish you every success in your next chapter, and please know that you will always have a home here at Friends of Tonga.

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23/07/2026

No matter where life takes us, a piece of our heart will always be in Tonga. ❤️

📍 American Wharf, Nuku'alofa
📸 Photo by Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Daniella D.

17/07/2026

Mālō ‘aupito to John Pulu and the Tagata Pasifika / TP+ team for highlighting the recent community visit of Haloti Ngata and his family to Tonga.

The visit was a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the work being led by Tongan organizations and communities through cultural connection, environmental stewardship, and community partnerships.

We are grateful to the Civil Society Forum of Tonga, Tonga National Youth Congress 2026 , Tonga Citizen Science Initiative, and all of the local volunteers who made this experience possible.

A special thank you to John Pulu for being such a longtime supporter of Friends of Tonga and for continuing to share the stories and efforts of our organization and our partners in Tonga. We truly appreciate your support. 🇹🇴

The feature begins around the 2:25 mark.

17/07/2026

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16/07/2026

Mālō ‘aupito to the National Peace Corps Association for sharing the story of Tu’anuku Kindergarten! This project was made possible through the leadership of the Tu’anuku community, our partners in Tonga (especially Schools for the Children of the World and the Civil Society Forum of Tonga), and the many volunteers and supporters who believe in community-led solutions.

We are grateful for the continued support of the Peace Corps community.

The village of Tu’anuku in Tonga ushered in a new era for early childhood education in early February, celebrating the soft opening of a brand-new, resilient kindergarten facility. The project was supported by RPCV group Friends of Tonga and engaged professional rugby players and others to make it happen. Read more: bit.ly/friends-of-tonga-resilient-26

Want to see your RPCV group featured in WorldView? Share your stories with us at [email protected].

15/07/2026

🐠📚 Bringing Tonga’s Marine Life Into the Classroom 🇹🇴

Friends of Tonga is proud to support Peace Corps Volunteers and Tongan communities through the Peace Corps Partnership Program (PCPP).

Led by Peace Corps Volunteers Alf, Ella, and Abigail, this project partnered with the Tonga Ministry of Fisheries to create Color our Community Fishes: Fishes of Tonga’s Reefs — a bilingual coloring book helping students learn about Tonga’s fish species, coral reefs, and the importance of ocean conservation.

Through this project, 1,000 books were distributed nationwide, giving students across Tonga a new way to connect with their marine environment.

Mālō ‘aupito to Peace Corps Tonga and the Ministry of Fisheries - Tonga for their partnership in bringing this project to life. 🇹🇴💙

12/07/2026

We are grateful to see this story shared by Talanoa 'o Tonga!

Haloti Ngata and his family’s visit to Tonga was made possible through the partnership of community leaders, volunteers, and organizations working together to support conservation, environmental stewardship, and community connection.

Thank you to our partners across Tonga, including the Civil Society Forum of Tonga and the many volunteers who shared their time, knowledge, and passion during this exchange.

Mālō 'aupito to Talanoa 'O Tonga for helping share this story. 🇹🇴🌿

Read the latest Tonga news: Former NFL player and Super Bowl champion Haloti Ngata has joined local volunteers in Tonga for a community-led environmental and cultural exchange aimed Reporting on politics, business and community by Talanoa o Tonga.

11/07/2026

Seeing this story shared by WJZ-TV | CBS Baltimore is pretty incredible.

A huge thank you to WJZ for sharing the story, to the Ngata family for their partnership, and to our incredible partners across Tonga who made this visit possible:, especially the Civil Society Forum of Tonga.

We're proud to have played a small part in bringing Baltimore and Tonga a little closer together. 🇹🇴❤️

Former Baltimore Ravens defensive tackle and Super Bowl XLVII champ...