League for Life (Tonga)
Using the power of rugby league to engage and develop Pacific communities to improve gender equality, social cohesion, health and participation opportunities for people with a disability.
The League for Life program is currently operating in four Pacific countries: Fiji; Papua New Guinea; Samoa and Tonga.
In Tonga, the program is delivered in partnership between NRL Tonga and Mai E Nima.
Rugby league provides a safe, welcoming and inclusive community space for Pacific island women and girls, and people with a disability.
The two core programs delivered by NRL Tonga staff are:
League for Life in school is designed to engage children with education in and out of the classroom via communication of positive social messages.
The Voice Against Violence program is aimed at informing and empowering young men and women (aged 16 years or older) to stand up, speak out and take action against domestic violence.
Specifically, the program looks to:
For details, contact NRL Tonga, Tavake Fangupo at tfangupo@nrl.com.au.