Fakafekauaga - Servantship
Our approach is steeped in history and grounded in Fakafekauaga, a village philosophy defined as:
“Ko e taofiaga faka-maaga, ko e puhala he moui kua fakave ke he fakafekau, matu-taki-aga faka-agaaga mo e moui-olaola; he tagata, maaga moe lalolagi katoatoa.”
“A village philosophy and way of being; rooted in service, interconnectedness, spirituality, and survival, dedicated to advancing the greater good of individuals, communities and the planet”
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This philosophy embraces Five Core Human Characteristics:
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Matutakiaga: Interconnectedness, relational, thinking as a system and systems evolution.
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Mahuiga: Values-based living, ancestral knowledge, lived experience.
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Fakalofa: Love, compassion and empathy.
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Fakamokoi: Reciprocity – give and forget but receive and remember always.
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Matohiaga: Genealogy – contextualised - past, present and future.​
These core human characteristics guide us to serve others, steward our planet and highlight cultural intelligence.
FakaFekauaga Catalyst (FFC)
Fakafekauaga
Our service begins with the foundational philosophy of Fakafekauaga, focusing on service, interconnectedness, spirituality and survival, all dedicated to advancing the greater good. We serve organisations, businesses, government agencies and communities to learn about and embrace this philosophy:
Commitment to Service: We guide businesses, government agencies and community organisations in integrating Fakafekauaga, ensuring their strategies and actions are devoted to serving people & planet and advancing the greater good.
Cultivating
Interconnectedness: We help you weave interconnectedness into your operations and initiatives, nurturing collaborative relationships within your sector and community.
Embracing Spirituality: We support organisations in integrating spirituality into their frameworks. Spirituality encompasses a range of practices and beliefs that promote holistic well-being, personal growth and a deeper connection with the environment and one another.
Supporting Survival and Resilience: We guide businesses, government agencies and communities to thrive and sustain themselves, nurturing their growth and ensuring lasting success for future generations.
Advancing the Greater Good: We work with you to define your 'greater good' and create Tupuna to Mokopuna strategies that embody Fakafekauaga’s commitment to collective well-being and sustainable development.
Embrace Fakafekauaga with Us
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"By integrating Matutakiaga, a core human characteristic, into your organisation and community, you can foster a culture of relational thinking, thinking as a system and systemic evolution. This holistic approach enhances individual and collective growth, driving sustainable success for your organisation and community. We invite you to embrace our role as custodians in creating harmony, resilience, and thriving ecosystems."
"By integrating Mahuiga as a core human characteristic into your organisation and community fosters a culture of humility, respect, and collective wisdom. This values-based approach enhances individual and collective growth, driving your organisation’s and community’s harmonious and sustainable success. We invite you to embrace these principles to cultivate self-awareness, equality, and selfless dedication, creating thriving ecosystems and a values-driven culture and future."
"Integrate Fakalofa as a core human characteristic into your organisation and community to foster a culture of love, compassion and empathy. By embracing this values-based approach, you can extend its positive impact to magafaoa (family), maaga (village), country, land, sea and environment, enhancing both individual and collective well-being. We invite you to embrace Fakalofa to serve and uplift these interconnected elements with genuine care, embodying a selfless dedication to creating a harmonious and sustainable existence for generations to come."
"Integrating Fakamokoi as a core human characteristic into your organisation and community fosters a culture where giving is selfless and heartfelt towards magafaoa, maaga, and communities. This values-based approach emphasises generosity and interconnectedness, teaching us to give without expectation and cherish the support we receive, creating enduring bonds.
Generational in essence, Fakamokoi ensures that kindness from elders (Tupuna) is both cherished and remembered, nurturing a cycle of giving and a deep sense of responsibility for environmental stewardship."
"Integrating Matohiaga, rooted in genealogy and our connections from Tupuna (elders/grandparents) to Mokopuna (grandchildren and future generations), into your organisation and community highlights the importance of honouring ancestral wisdom, practices and traditions. This commitment enhances the well-being of our magafaoa, maaga, communities, land, sea and environment, ensuring a legacy of sustainability, resilience and prosperity for future generations. We invite you to embrace this approach to guide your organisation or community towards future generations, using the Tupuna to Mokopuna intergenerational framework."