Indigenous Groups American Samoa

American Samoa

Building a Foundation of a Brighter Future

Amanaki Fo’ou is dedicated to helping the talented indigenous people in American Samoa, find hope in their fight against diabetes.

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Educating with Empathy

With the help of our local partners, Amanaki Fo’ou was able to customize our 12-week Education Program to provide the people of Samoa with a diabetes prevention plan that draws upon the strong values at the heart of Samoa’s heritage.
In 2021, 1 of every 5 adults in America Samoa had diabetes
In 2021, the rate of diabetes, per capita, in American Samoa was 20.3% .That is more than 2 times the worldwide rate of 9.8%, per capita.

E 1 mai le 5 tagata matutua i Amerika Samoa sa maua i le ma'i suka i le 2021.

O le fua faatatau o le ma'i suka i Amerika Samoa i le 2021, mo tagata ta’ito’atasi, e
20.3%. Ua sili atu lea i le fua faatatau o le lalolagi atoa, mo tagata ta’ito’atasi, e 9.8 %

American Samoa Diabetes Resources

A Story of Hope
Diabetes Testimonials from American Samoa
Life Perspective From an Amputee
Polynesia Lesson 1: Beginning the Journey
Polynesia Lesson 2: Diabetes Explained
Polynesia Lesson 3: My Body is a Temple
Polynesia Lesson 4: All Foods Are Not Created Equal
Polynesia Lesson 5: Water is Life
Polynesia Lesson 6: Brain Health
Polynesia Lesson 7: My Heritage; My Culture
Polynesia Lesson 8: Spread the Mat
A Story of Hope
Diabetes Testimonials from American Samoa
Life Perspective From an Amputee
Polynesia Lesson 1: Beginning the Journey
Polynesia Lesson 2: Diabetes Explained
Polynesia Lesson 3: My Body is a Temple
Polynesia Lesson 4: All Foods Are Not Created Equal
Polynesia Lesson 5: Water is Life
Polynesia Lesson 6: Brain Health
Polynesia Lesson 7: My Heritage; My Culture
Polynesia Lesson 8: Spread the Mat

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.

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