We are a Māori organisation providing Māori sexual and reproductive health promotion, research, and policy and advisory services.
Our aims
Pae Ora – Good sexual and reproductive health now and for future generations
Wai Ora – Economic and social structures enable good sexual and reproductive health
Whānau Ora – Sexual and reproductive health services match whānau and community aspirations
Mauri Ora – Sexual and reproductive health services are local, free, evidence-informed, and culturally-responsive
Our guiding principles
Kaupapa Māori health promotion seeks to enable Māori to exercise control over the determinants of health and strengthen their identity as Māori, the outcome of which is to improve their health and socio-economic position in society (Ratima, 2010).
Effective health promotion addresses the structural issues in society that prevent Māori individuals and communities from achieving good sexual and reproductive health.
Māori health promotion came to public attention in the 1890s with the graduation of the first Māori medical practitioner. Since then, Māori health experts have developed a number of health promotion models such as Te Pae Māhutonga, Kia Uruuru Mai a Hauora, Te Wheke and Te Whare Tapawhā. These models are Mātauranga Māori-informed, evidence-based, and are well-supported by Māori communities.
The models share elements in common with health promotion as described by the Ottawa Charter.
