Our History

The Malosi Project was established in 2016 and our name was inspired by our founding patron Judge Ida Malosi. 

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In the Samoan language, the word “malosi” translates to the English words “strong” or “strength”. The Project’s purpose is to promote “malosi/strength” in Pasifika communities where people face great inequalities across all socioeconomic, education, health and housing indicators.

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In essence, The Malosi Project is "a movement for action and law to overcome social injustice".

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Our primary objectives are:

• To encourage Pasifika secondary school students to attend University and complete a Bachelor of Laws degree // to equip these students with advocacy skills to assist their communities in whatever path they choose to take in life

• To promote discourse on legal and policy issues that Pacific people face

• To educate Pacific people about their legal rights and entitlements

• To advocate for the rights and interests of Pacific people in legal and political spheres