Tonga Leitis Association Inc.

08/10/2026

TUNE IN TONIGHT TO TV TONGA!

Make sure you tune in tonight to our TV Tonga program as our team shares updates on our latest activities, upcoming programs, and important initiatives.

We will also be giving you an exciting update on our upcoming Arii ‘o e Hau Tournament, including what to expect and how you can get involved.

Our team has been working hard behind the scenes, and we’re excited to share all the latest updates with you!

Tune in tonight to TV Tonga and join us!

Don’t miss it!

06/10/2026

📢 TAPUNI 'A E TOHI KOLE KI HE NGAAHI TOKONI NAUNAU TOKATEU KI HA FAKATAMAKI - HOUA 72 & TANGIKE VAI 'A E KAUTAHA LEITI 'O TONGA.

'Oku oatu heni 'a e fakamalo kiate ki moutolu kotoa pe na'a mou kau mai 'i he tohi kole ki ha faingamalie ki he ngaahi naunau tokoni ki ha fakatamaki 'i ha houa 'e 72 kae pehe ki he ngaahi tangike vai.

Na'e tapuni 'a e ngaahi tohi kole ko 'eni 'i he Uike kuo 'osi he 'aho 30 Sepitema 2026. Ko kimoutolu koia na'a mou tohi kole mai ki he ngaahi faingamalie tokoni ko 'eni, kataki mou fakaongoongo pe 'e toki fetu'utaki atu 'a e Kautaha Leiti 'o Tonga ki he ola 'o e ngaahi tohi kole ni.

Fakamalo atu aipe ki he kau memipa 'a e Kautaha Leiti 'o Tonga 'oku mou kei poupou mai mo tu'u tafa'aki 'i he ngaahi ngaue 'oku fakahoko 'i Tonga ni, ke lave monu kotoa ai.

📢 APPLICATION CLOSED – 72-HOUR DIGNITY KIT & WATER TANK SUPPORT

The Tonga Leitis Association (TLA) would like to announce that applications for our 72-Hour Dignity Kit for Disaster Emergency Response and Water Tank Support Initiative are now officially closed.

Our team is currently processing and reviewing all applications received. We will contact and inform successful applicants once the selection process has been completed.

We would like to sincerely thank everyone who took the time to apply and, most importantly, thank all TLA members, supporters, partners, and volunteers for your continued support in helping us make this important movement and initiative possible here in Tonga.

Together, we continue to work towards building safer, more resilient, and inclusive communities; leaving no one behind.

05/10/2026

As we wrapped up our Institutionalizing Community-Led Monitoring (CLM) in Tonga’s HIV Response workshop and talanoa session, we were pleased to hear from Manase Vaoahi of the Tonga Leitis Association, who shared his reflections and experiences on the importance of this workshop for Tonga.

Manase spoke about the value of introducing and strengthening Community-Led Monitoring in Tonga, particularly in creating a platform for Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and Government Ministries to work together, share experiences, identify community needs, and strengthen coordination within the national health response.

His reflections highlighted the importance of having a programme like this in Tonga and how it can help us better understand the experiences of communities while ensuring that their voices are considered in the development and delivery of health and HIV-related programmes.

We would like to extend our sincere appreciation to the Pacific Sexual and Gender Diversity Network - PSGDN for this great opportunity and to the Tonga Family Health Association (TFHA) for partnering with Tonga Leitis Association in piloting this important initiative.

As we continue to promote HIV awareness, health education, and inclusive community participation in Tonga, we can also learn from the experiences of our neighbouring country, Fiji. Their experience demonstrates how initiatives such as Community-Led Monitoring can help strengthen collaboration and prepare communities, CSOs, and government partners to respond to the health needs and challenges that may emerge in the future.

This is only the beginning, and we hope this initiative will open the door for continued conversations, stronger partnerships, and greater inclusion of all communities in Tonga’s national health response.

Our communities have voices. Our voices matter. And together, we can help shape a healthier and more inclusive Tonga.

05/10/2026

We had the opportunity to sit down with the Executive Director of Tonga Family Health Association (TFHA), Mrs. Pelenatita Kara Longapua, during our Institutionalizing Community-Led Monitoring (CLM) in Tonga’s HIV Response workshop and talanoa session, held at the TFHA Conference Room in Nuku’alofa.

The talanoa provided an important space to discuss the significance of health and HIV awareness in Tonga, as well as what can be done to strengthen inclusion and ensure that the voices and needs of all communities are reflected in our national health response and coordination.

As Tonga Leitis Association (TLA) partners with TFHA in piloting this important initiative, we were grateful to hear Mrs. Longapua shares her thoughts, perspectives, and message on the importance of Community-Led Monitoring and how this programme can contribute to a more inclusive and community-centered HIV response in Tonga.

Partnerships like these remind us that meaningful change happens when communities, civil society, government, and health organizations come together, listen to one another, and work collectively toward better health outcomes for everyone.

Community voices matter. Inclusion matters. Together, we can strengthen Tonga’s HIV response.

04/10/2026

Throwback to last Wednesday (30th September 2026), when Tonga Leitis Association Inc., in partnership with Tonga Family Health Association through the Pacific Sexual and Gender Diversity Network - PSGDN programme, participated in the Institutionalizing Community-Led Monitoring (CLM) in Tonga’s HIV Response workshop and talanoa session.

The session brought together representatives from various Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and Government Ministries to share experiences, perspectives, and ideas on strengthening community participation in Tonga’s HIV response.

We were especially encouraged to hear the voices of young leaders who represented their organizations and actively contributed to the talanoa. Their experiences and reflections highlighted just how important this programme is for Tonga, particularly in ensuring that young people and communities are heard, included, and meaningfully represented in national health planning, coordination, and decision-making.

As a youth participant, being part of this conversation also reinforced the importance of creating spaces where young people can confidently share their experiences and contribute to shaping programmes that directly affect our communities.

Community voices matter. Youth voices matter. Inclusion matters.

We look forward to seeing the continued growth of Community-Led Monitoring and its contribution to a more inclusive, responsive, and community-centred HIV response in Tonga.

01/10/2026

30/09/2026

What a productive and meaningful day as we successfully completed our Community-Led Monitoring (CLM) in Tonga’s HIV Response Workshop today at the Tonga Family Health Association (TFHA) Conference Room in Nukuʻalofa.

The Tonga Leitis Association (TLA) is thrilled to be part of this important partnership with the Tonga Family Health Association (TFHA) and Pacific Sexual and Gender Diversity Network - PSGDN as we pilot this program here in Tonga.

We sincerely thank all the Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and Government organizations who participated in today’s workshop. Your contributions, experiences, and commitment made the session a valuable and engaging one.

A special malo ʻaupito to TFHA for the partnership and collaboration, and to PSDGN for entrusting TLA to coordinate and facilitate this important workshop.

Together, we continue to strengthen community voices and ensure that communities are meaningfully involved in shaping Tonga’s HIV response.

Community voices. Community leadership. Community-led change.

29/09/2026

The Tonga Leitis Association successfully completed our HIV/STI Awareness Program, hosted this evening in Tatakamotonga.

We were thrilled with the wonderful turnout and grateful to everyone who took the time to join us and support this important awareness program.

A special acknowledgment to Dr. Ana Mahe and her team from the Ministry of Health Tonga for the informative and engaging presentation, and to the Pacific Sexual and Gender Diversity Network - PSGDN team from Fiji for joining us and witnessing the program as part of their visit to Tonga.

We also extend our sincere appreciation to everyone who made the effort to attend, participate, and contribute to today’s talanoa. Your support helps us continue promoting awareness, prevention, testing, and better health for our communities.

We also completed our HIV screening today and we would also like to thank the Global Fund/UNDP for this great intiatives.

28/09/2026

Tomorrow, the Tonga Leitis Association (TLA), in collaboration with the Tonga Family Health Association (TFHA), will host a Community-Led Monitoring (CLM) Talanoa Workshop at the TFHA Conference Room.

The workshop is being held in partnership with Pacific Sexual and Gender Diversity Network - PSGDN, whose team is currently in Tonga to support the piloting of this important program.

We are bringing together CSOs and members of community organizations to learn more about CLM, share experiences, and explore how community-led approaches can strengthen our collective work, particularly in the HIV response and beyond.

We look forward to a meaningful day of learning, talanoa, collaboration, and building stronger partnerships across our communities.

28/09/2026

A great and productive talanoa today with the Tonga Family Health Association (TFHA), as the TLA Team and our Pacific Sexual and Gender Diversity Network - PSGDN colleagues from Fiji came together to prepare for tomorrow’s Community-Led Monitoring (CLM) workshop.

We had exciting discussions that went beyond HIV and CLM, exploring opportunities for stronger stakeholder partnerships, collaboration, and shared community impact. An MoU is now the next priority as we look toward strengthening our partnership, with promising discussions already underway around potential resourcing opportunities.

Looking forward to turning today’s discussions into meaningful action tomorrow and beyond!