A Bit About Us

Here at Aroha Foundation Aotearoa, we see the value in everyone. We want to be a catalyst for positive change, driven by the ideas of support, empowerment, and progress.

Our Vision

To build a society free from hate , divisiveness and violence.

Our Mission

To support our diverse communities and their whānau to live in harmony with love and respect and to be the best that they can be.

Our Values

Sarve Bhavantu Sukhinah , Sarve Santu Niraamayah |

Sarve Bhadraani Pashyantu I Maa Kashchit Dukha Bhaagbhavet |

Om Shanti Shanti Shantihi ||

This mantra from the ancient Indian texts of the Brihadaranyaka Upanishad is our guiding light.

Let all be happy, let all be free from debilitation, let all see the goodness within and on the outside, let no one cause or undergo suffering.

Our Logo

The outstretched hands represent our diversity and our inclusiveness. 

The hand drawn circles doodle in the background of the hands represent openness of thought and easy assimilation of different ideas,                a celebration of our diversity and creativity.

The orange colour in our logo represents Joy, Enthusiasm, Happiness, Creativity, Determination and Stimulation, are qualities that define our ethos.

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