Tonga Leitis Association - Climate Justice Programs/Activities
Tonga Leitis Association members in Tonga received water tanks and rubbish bins through Canadian Fund support, improving access to clean water, hygiene, and household cleanliness while promoting wellbeing, environmental protection, and resilience
The Tonga Leitis Association is one of the vulnerable group in the Kingdom. It's members are vulnerable to domestiv violence and sexual abuse during and after a natural disaster hit Tonga. It is one of the priority for TLA to foreseen what will be the solve of this problem.
TLA is a member of the Government Clusters that is basicly activate for preparedness for a Natural Disasters or a Crisis that is occur in the Land of Tonga. The TLA is a member under the Safety & Protection Cluster through the important of inclusive of Gender inthe Emergency Response
Here are some short campaign videos that TLA come up with;
The Flower Arrangement Program, funded by Australian Aid, empowers Tongan women through hands-on training. Launched in June 2024, it reached all main islands and will expand to the Niuas, promoting income, creativity, and gender empowerment.
Tonga Leitis Association hosts capacity building workshops to strengthen members' understanding of SOGIESC, clarify their roles, support the 2025–2030 Strategic Plan, and encourage active participation in national, regional, and international capacit
Scholarships available in Hospitality & Cookery/Fashion Design & Tourism (Currently on hold)
The Tonga Leitis Association offers free HIV testing for members, MSM, and others, alongside awareness training for communities, sports teams, and workplaces. Condom dispensers are also provided in public venues like bars, hotels, and restaurants.
The Arii o e Hau Tournament, hosted by the Tonga Leitis Association with the Tonga Netball Association, is an annual, inclusive event funded by New Zealand Government and BSP Bank, featuring male, female, mixed, and under-14 teams.
Coming Soon in 2026
This awareness programs is to help raise this issue to eliminate violence against women, children and LGBTIQ+ communities in Tonga.