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TNCWC provides counseling, support, advocacy and referrals for survivors of domestic violence, sexual abuse, and other forms of discrimination and runs a Women’s Economic Empowerment Project to enhance economic opportunities for women.

Farewell Lunch for Our M&E and COMS Officer, Mr. Sione TaukapoToday, we gathered to share a farewell lunch in honor of o...
17/06/2026

Farewell Lunch for Our M&E and COMS Officer, Mr. Sione Taukapo

Today, we gathered to share a farewell lunch in honor of our M&E and COMS Officer, Sione Taukapo, who has been a valued member of our team for the past several months.

During his time with us, Sione has consistently demonstrated exceptional dedication, professionalism, and commitment to his work. He has been a hardworking and reliable team member whose contributions have greatly supported the success of our programmes and activities. His willingness to go above and beyond, attention to detail, and positive attitude have made a lasting impact on both our organization and the communities we serve.

Beyond his professional abilities, Sione has been a kind, respectful, and supportive colleague. His friendly nature, strong work ethic, and ability to work well with everyone have earned him the respect and appreciation of all staff members. No task was ever too difficult, and he always carried out his responsibilities with integrity, enthusiasm, and a genuine desire to make a difference.

We are truly grateful for the valuable work he has accomplished and for the commitment he has shown throughout his time with us. While we are sad to see him leave, we are excited for the opportunities that lie ahead in his journey.

On behalf of all staff, we extend our heartfelt thanks and best wishes to Sione. May your future be filled with success, happiness, good health, and many new achievements. Your contributions will be remembered, and your presence will be greatly missed.

Mālō 'aupito, Sione, for your hard work, dedication, and friendship. We wish you all the very best in your future endeavors and a safe and successful journey ahead. 💙

Today, we proudly celebrate the successful completion of the Sewing Training Programme by nine dedicated participants. O...
14/06/2026

Today, we proudly celebrate the successful completion of the Sewing Training Programme by nine dedicated participants. Over the course of the training, these women demonstrated remarkable commitment, perseverance, and enthusiasm as they developed valuable sewing skills that will serve as a pathway to self-reliance, income generation, and personal growth.

We would also like to extend our sincere gratitude to our outstanding trainer, Mr. Unaloto Vaikimounga, whose expertise, patience, and dedication played a vital role in the success of this programme. His guidance and encouragement have inspired participants to build confidence in their abilities and strive for excellence throughout their training journey.

This programme represents more than the completion of a course; it is an investment in the future of these women, their families, and their communities. As they receive their certificates and take home their sewing machines today, they are equipped not only with practical skills but also with the tools needed to continue their sewing journey and create sustainable opportunities for themselves.

TNCWC is proud of the achievements of all nine participants and grateful to Australian Aid for making this opportunity possible. Together, we are empowering women, strengthening communities, and creating lasting positive change through education, skills development, and economic empowerment.

Congratulations to all our graduates on this significant achievement, and we wish them every success in their future sewing endeavors. Australia in Tonga

On behalf of the participants and the TNCWC team, we would like to extend our sincere gratitude to the 'Ahopanilolo Tech...
12/06/2026

On behalf of the participants and the TNCWC team, we would like to extend our sincere gratitude to the 'Ahopanilolo Technical Institute , Australian Aid Programme for their generous support, sponsorship, and ongoing partnership. Your commitment to empowering women and communities has made this training programme possible and has created meaningful opportunities for personal and professional growth.

We are especially grateful for the friendship, collaboration, and trust that we have built together throughout this journey. Over the past two months, we have witnessed the remarkable dedication, resilience, and achievements of our cooking trainees, who have worked diligently to develop their knowledge and practical skills in the culinary field.

Today marks a significant milestone as these participants become the first cohort to successfully complete and be awarded ATI Micro-Credential Units in Food Safety and Hygiene, Hospitality, Commercial Cookery, and Catering. This accomplishment reflects not only their hard work and determination but also the quality of training and support provided through this partnership.

TNCWC is proud to celebrate the success of each trainee and acknowledges the invaluable contribution of Australian Aid and ATI in helping build pathways toward employment, entrepreneurship, and economic empowerment. Together, we are creating lasting change and stronger communities, and we look forward to continuing this successful partnership in the years ahead.

Thank you for believing in our participants, investing in their future, and helping make this achievement possible. Your support has made a meaningful difference in the lives of these women, their families, and the wider community.

Congratulations everyone 💙

Australia in Tonga
Vahenga Tongatapu Fitu

A random photo with Mentor Thresa Fakatuanoa from the Ahopanilolo Technical Insitute of Education wraping up a day train...
02/06/2026

A random photo with Mentor Thresa Fakatuanoa from the Ahopanilolo Technical Insitute of Education wraping up a day training last week with some delicious;
- Steamed & Baked Bun
- Pizza
- Bread Roll

Life comes together one stitch at a timeThey did not just show up to learn how to stitch pieces of material but instead ...
02/06/2026

Life comes together one stitch at a time

They did not just show up to learn how to stitch pieces of material but instead they stitch them together as one people, one powerful group of women who know how to repair their future strongly using the skill of sewing.
Today their training comes to an end but it is a start of a new adventure that they spend the last two months working for.
Its amazing how these women shared their experiences and recognizing how a point of a needle can build a future strong as a brick.
Their outfit today indicate their progressively achievement of their goal transforming a humble fabric into a masterpiece with a top skill weaving strength, beauty and a brighter future for their family and community.
This will not be possible without the generous support of the people and Government of Australia in Tonga and the good leadership of their Instructor and Mentor, Mr Unaloto Vaikimounga a dedicated effort worth of acknowledging as he fight when it's tough and pave when it's rough.
A display of their Puletaha and Tupenu Fakafisi today shows just how eager these women are to assist their families and communities. They cannot wait to step out into the world to value their hard work and turn their incredible skills into a sustainable livelihood.


Empowring families through flavorEven a very simple ingredients, they managed a very stunning and classy display of loca...
02/06/2026

Empowring families through flavor

Even a very simple ingredients, they managed a very stunning and classy display of local dishes praised by Mrs Olivina Tuiono from the TNCWC Board of Directors, "the food has a refined and balanced flavor profile," said Mrs Olivina.
One of the participants was very excited to share how happy she is that she can provide delicious healthy meal for her family using only ingredients they can afford at home.
"With my new and improve skill i can add a new flavour to what my husband provide on the table. My family will enjoy a delicious meal which also serves as a sign of respect and appreciation for my husband's hard work as well," she said..
Yes, they totally aware how their skill can provide for themselves in-terms of economic assistant and live independently but these women still dedicate their effort on how they live in the Tongan Society. Using their skill to help with their religious responsibility, helping their community activity for example, wedding, birthdays and funeral, something they will offer their new skill without compensation as long they retain their value as Tongan Women.
With one more week left in the two months cooking training, these women shows efficient teamwork making the project a success by staying ahead of schedule. Finishing early will give them more times to polish their skills before their graduation.

Whats on the Menu;

- Grilled Fish
- Baked Fish
- Fresh Fish Salad
- Warm Baked Crops (Ufi, Hopa and Banana)


'Oku lolotonga 'i 'Eua 'a e timi Case Management pea 'oku kau atu ai e fakafofonga mei he Senita Fakafonua ma'a Fafine m...
02/06/2026

'Oku lolotonga 'i 'Eua 'a e timi Case Management pea 'oku kau atu ai e fakafofonga mei he Senita Fakafonua ma'a Fafine mo e Fanau - TNCWC ko e 'Ofisa Fakafeauloto Ma'olunga ko 'Ilaisaane Tu'ipulotu mo e ngaahi kupu fekau'aki kehekehe pe 'i hono fakalele ha ngaahi polokalama talatalanoa mo e kakai 'o 'Eua.
Ko e ngaahi talatalanoa ko eni 'oku kau ai hono tokangaekina 'o e Fakatamaki Fakaenatula pea mo hono tokangaekina 'a e ngaahi Fakamamahi 'oku hoko 'i 'api 'i he famili.
'Oku kau he timi ko eni 'a e kau fakafofonga mei he Va'a Tokangaekina 'o e Fakamamahi 'i 'Api 'a e Potungaue Polisi pea mo e Family Protection Legal Aid Centre, Ministry of Justice, Tonga pehe kia 'Ilaisaane mei he TNCWC pea mo e Fakafofonga mei he Women and Children Crisis Centre (WCCC) Tonga.
Kuo kakato ai 'enau 'uluaki talatalanoa mo e ngaahi kolo hange ko 'Ohonua toko 29 pea mo Ta'anga mo Mango ne fe'unga mo e toko 65.
'Oku tokoni 'aupito 'a e Fakafofonga Pule'anga lolotonga, Tu'ipulotu Lauaki 'i hono tataki e ngaue ni.
'E hokohoko atu e ngaue ni 'i he uike ni 'o faka'osi ki he Falaite kimu'a pea foki e kau folau ki Tonga'eiki he Tokonaki.

WEE Cooking Class: Making Tasty Local Food Today, Mentor Heleni Sitan taught our WEE Cooking Class. She is the Deputy Pr...
21/05/2026

WEE Cooking Class: Making Tasty Local Food

Today, Mentor Heleni Sitan taught our WEE Cooking Class. She is the Deputy Principal of 'Ahopanilolo Technical Institute. She showed the students how to make a beautiful, full meal.First, they cooked a healthy Main Course. It had four delicious parts:

Grilled Fish and Baked Fish 🐟
Fresh Fish Salad 🥗
Warm Baked Crops (Ufi, Hopa, and Banana) 🍠

Next, they made three sweet Desserts:

Soft Banana Cake 🍰
Creamy Mango Cheesecake 🥭
Small Orange Coconut Mini Cakes 🥥

Thank you, Mentor Heleni, for sharing your skills and helping our students learn to cook! 🙌

On Thursday, 22 May 2026, members of Tonga’s MEL Community of Practice (CoP) gathered to validate the 2026–2028 Action P...
21/05/2026

On Thursday, 22 May 2026, members of Tonga’s MEL Community of Practice (CoP) gathered to validate the 2026–2028 Action Plan for Strengthening Tonga’s MEL CoP.
This important milestone follows the Stakeholder Mapping and Needs Assessment conducted in June 2025, which informed the development of the proposed Action Plan.
The validation workshop created a valuable space for meaningful discussions, where participants actively shared their perspectives, experiences, and recommendations to further strengthen and refine the Action Plan. The collaborative engagement demonstrated the commitment of MEL practitioners in Tonga towards building a stronger and more connected MEL community.
Special acknowledgement to
Australia in Tonga for its continued support of the MEL community in Tonga. Your support and partnership made this important event possible.
Stay tuned for the official launch of the Action Plan, where all members will be invited to celebrate this significant achievement together.

: In Courtesy of Tonga Mel Cop

The monthly assembly of the Social Protection and Disability Taskforce under the Ministry of Internal Affairs - Potungau...
19/05/2026

The monthly assembly of the Social Protection and Disability Taskforce under the Ministry of Internal Affairs - Potungaue Ki he Ngaahi Ngaue Fakalotofonua take onboard the The Mustard Seed Projects - TONGA for the first time in this meeting offering their services and unfolding their project trajectory.
Formed in June, 2025, the Mustard Seed Projects focus on Neurodevelopment and Disability Advocacy, a central pillar focus on supporting children with physical, social and mental learning disabilities.
Partnering with the New Zealand High Commission, Nuku'alofa, Tonga, they are actively creating a specialized Parenting Toolkit that offers early intervention tools and caregiving strategies tailored for Tongan Families raising neurodivergent children such as those on the autism spectrum.
The assembly today show and shared their willing to support this newly initiatives with the empowerment of Luisa Manuofetoa and Ministry of Internal Affairs.
A further need of building good relationship with other partners are being schedule in the future and a sign of taking this mission to a nation level a milestone to be facilitate with the Ministry as of today.

Address

Alaivahamamao, Hala By-Pass Halaleva
Nuku`alofa
0676

Opening Hours

Monday 09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
Friday 09:00 - 17:00

Telephone

+67626567

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