Talitha Project, Tonga

24/08/2026

22 emerging young leaders of adolescent boys in 'Eua Island attended our two days camping program. Sessions like self-esteem equipped these teenage boys to value and respect themselves as it is critical to shape their mental health and guides their decision- making skills. They also understood what Gender - Based Violence is and identified types of violence in school, at home and in the community and how they can help resolve it - becoming Male Champions!
A big Malo 'Aupito to the 'Eua Island Government Representative, Mr Tuipulotu Lauaki for supporting our program. And to our Focal Point, Miss Malia Lemeki and Sato for your support. And to all the boy's parents and guardians.
This program is part of our EmpowerHer project in partnership with Alinea International funded by the Government of Canada 🇨🇦.

04/08/2026

Talitha Project is proud to have partnered with the Technical Working Group on Trafficking in Persons, through the Empower Her Project in partnership with Alinea International and funded by the Government of Canada, to support this important awareness initiative.
Congratulations to all the young people who participated in the TikTok and Poster Competitions. Your creativity, courage, and voices are helping raise awareness about online scams, exploitation, and human trafficking.
Strong partnerships between government, civil society, schools, communities, and development partners are essential in protecting our children and youth. Together, we can empower young people with the knowledge and confidence to stay safe online and build a future free from exploitation.

04/08/2026

Malo aupito Government of Australia for the opportunity to be part of the awesome Garma Festival.

06/07/2026

🌍✨ Join the Fight Against Human Trafficking! ✨🌍

The UNODC 2026 Campaign – “Trapped Behind the Scam” is calling on young voices to rise up and create change!

🎨 Poster Design Competition (Ages 10–14)
🎥 TikTok Video Competition (Ages 15–19)

💡 Show your creativity, raise awareness, and inspire action.
🏆 Amazing prizes to be won:

Posters: $700 (1st), $500 (2nd), $300 (3rd), $200 (4th)

TikTok Videos: $1000 (1st), $800 (2nd), $600 (3rd), $400 (4th)

📅 Submission Deadline: 27 July 2026
📩 Submit to: Talitha Project, Tonga page.
📧 [email protected]
📞 Call: 7207376 / 8820303

This initiative is made possible through our Empower HER Project funded by Global Affairs Canada and implemented by Alinea International

24/06/2026

Greate News!!!

We have decided to extend the due date for our Video competition only... the new deadline is the 30th of June 2026., if you haven't submitted yours please feel free to submit it now.

We would also like to extend our appreciation for those that have participated in the essay competition, we will get back to you with details of the competition.

21/06/2026

Countdown!!! 3 more days to go before our competition closes...🥰🥰🥰

12/06/2026

Celebrate the International Day of Women in Diplomacy by sharing your creativity through our exciting competitions! 💪✨

🎨 ✍️ Essay Competition
Write about:
1️⃣ How can acknowledging girls’ voices strengthen leadership in Tonga? or
2️⃣ Share a story of a woman/girl leader in your village and how she influences leadership.
📚 Eligibility: Ages 9–18
🕒 Deadline: 24th June, 2026
📩 Submit to: [email protected]
🏆 Prizes: $700 | $500 | $300 | $200

🎥 Video Competition
Create a 2–3 minute video on:
1️⃣ What does leadership mean to me as a young Tongan girl? or
2️⃣ How can girls’ voices shape Tonga’s future in diplomacy and peace? or
3️⃣ Stories of women leaders who inspire me.
📚 Eligibility: Ages 9–18
🕒 Deadline: 24th June, 2026
📩 Submit via Facebook: Talitha Project, Tonga
🏆 Prizes: $1000 | $750 | $500 | $300
💖 Let your voice and vision shine!
Empower girls. Inspire leadership. Shape Tonga’s future. 🌺

This initiative is made possible through our continuous partnership with the Pacific Girl and Pacific Women Lead and the support of the Government of Australia.

03/06/2026

14/05/2026

Malo 'Aupito to Shifting the Power Coalition, CARE Australia and Women Deliver 2026 Scholarships for funding Talitha Project trio: Ana Tangitau, Atanua Mahe and Vanessa Heleta to attend the Women Deliver conference 2026 hosted for the first time by the Oceanic Pacific in Melbourne, Australia, April 27-30. Women Deliver is a space to come together- across oceans, movements and generations to resist, to reimagine and to rebuild.

17/04/2026

Huge Congratulations to our very own Ms Mele Tuuakitau in recieving your Bachelors of Arts majoring in Journalism and Language and Literature. Mele is currently working as the Communications Officer for our Empower HER Project.

You bring so much heart and creativity to our mission, and we know this is just the beginning of even greater things for you. Your achievement will greatly assist our work in providing awareness and spreading hope for youths of Tonga.

We are so incredibly proud of you and can't wait to see all the amazing things you'll continue to achieve. Cheers to your well-deserved success!✨