Pasifika Mutual Aid Collective

09/19/2022

LIA MO LINE PASIFIKA X SXSW Mālō e lelei! My name is Celina Tupou-Fulivai;… Celina AF needs your support for Help Us Elevate Pacific Islander's at SXSW 2023

07/12/2022

05/20/2022

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Some days I'm not sure if I'm making an impact with my work as a journalist, podcaster, storyteller, but then comes someone like Celina Tupou-Fulivai, a woman I interviewed today for my upcoming episode on the need for more AANHPI women to run for office on a local, state and federal level. Celina is a proud Tongan American who's considering running on the local level in Tacoma because she wants better representation for Pacific Islanders in politics. Why? Because for far too long AANHPI have been dismissed, voiceless and invisibilized.

I was SO happy to talk with her and connect on such an authentic level to learn about her background, her struggles, and her journey to finding her voice. She said she wasn't sure why I wanted to interview her when there are so many other "more qualified" people. She added that she struggles with "imposter syndrome" and wonders if there's value to what she can bring. I stopped her right there and said, "You have value and don't you think for a second you don't. Women, especially women of color, tend to undervalue themselves constantly, thinking they aren't worthy, but YOU ARE WORTHY and you are SO REAL! That's why people are going to be drawn to you and connect with you. It's about authenticity, realness and sharing your truth with others."

Celina started crying and thanked me for my words, but I'm the one that's thankful because she reminded me of why I do what I do...to put a spotlight on people like her, stories that need to be told, issues that must be addressed. What a privilege.

Thank you Celina for reminding me of why I do what I do.

New American Leaders Asian Pacific Islander American Vote (APIAVote)

05/12/2022

🎓 NAJA announces new Pacific Islander journalism scholarship with the Asian American Journalists Association! The new scholarship seeks to support Pacific Islander students and journalists in their careers. Applications are due May 31 - https://tinyurl.com/yck36k23

03/29/2022

AAPI Rise Up and Supporters! From the bottoms of our hearts, thank you for your generous donation! Tonga has stopped trending on social media but the needs of the people are still critical! As a donor to Pasifika Mutual Aid Collective, you’re a part of something really special—you’re a part of our kāinga. 100% of your donations went to families in Tonga who needed it most. No bureaucracy, no bu****it, just love. And you make everything we do possible.

03/18/2022

Washington folks, please come and support so we can get these applications paid!! Malo United Territories of Pacific Islanders Alliance - WA and Pacific Islander Community Association

Talofa lava, Community! We are proud to co-host this fundraising event in partnership with our sister org, Pacific Islander Community Association, to support our Tongan siblings who are recovering from the devastating effects of the Hunga Tonga/Hunga Ha'apai eruption and subsequent Tsunami. All proceeds will be held in trust by PICA-WA as fiscal sponsor, and will be directed to the Seattle Tongan Relief Committee who are leading relief organizing efforts locally. Check out the flyer below for more info and we hope to see you there!

Event location: Trinity Church
3807 S Reith Rd, Kent, WA 98032
Date: Saturday, April 2, 2022
Time: 6PM - 9PM

Contact:
Malie Chanel - [email protected]
Ara Yandall - [email protected]