IT'S OUR HERITAGE

to make diabetes a thing of the past

It’s time for the diabetes epidemic ravaging our indigenous communities to end. Amanaki Fo’ou works to ignite hope and inspire a new, healthier future based upon the sacred connection of mind, body, and spirit that defines our people.

A Matter of Life and Death

6 out of 10

nations with the highest rates of diabetes are in the Pacific

2 out of 3

cases of kidney failure for Native Americans come from diabetes

19.8%

of Pacific Islanders over 18 have diabetes

Our Approach

Frame

Medical Training

Give medical training that empowers local providers to elevate diabetes care.

Lifestyle Coaching

Provide education and lifestyle coaching to forge a deeper connection to our shared heritage.

Bring Awareness

Spark social movement to energize the online community.

Fundraising

Build fundraising capacity to reach more people in more places.

Thanks to ‘Amanaki Fo'ou, we all feel a greater unity to work together for a common purpose.

Reverend Dr. Tu’ipulotu Katoanga

President of the Church of Tonga

Our Future Needs You

The greatest resource we have to create a diabetes-free future is each other. Whether you’re making a donation, volunteering your time, or helping us spread the word online, we need you to become a part of our global community of compassion.

Donate

Your donation goes a long way

Partner

Great partners make a great difference

Volunteer

Needed: volunteers with big hearts and willing hands

Stories of Hope

Amazing things happen when people realize that they have a say in their future. Every success story motivates us to create more.

Success Stories

Jesoni

My journey was very challenging, but I saw the blessing of it. I was born and raised on the island of Fiji where we tend

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Success Stories

Peni

My name is Peniasi Cibaciba. I’m from Samoa. I heard about ‘Amanaki Fo’ou through friends on social media. I was a senior at BYU- Hawaii

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The Power of Partnership

‘Amanaki Fo’ou is grateful for all of our amazing allies.