Introduction
Talofa Lava!
I am Fang Tuigamala, a proud daughter of Samoa and South Auckland. It is from these roots that my passion for improving outcomes for Pacific communities and empowering women and girls was born. Currently, I am pursuing a Master of Arts in Pacific Studies, having recently completed a Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences with a minor in History.
India, as a vast, populous, and diverse country, is one I’m excited to explore. I am eager to observe how women lead their communities, and how their innovation and resilience shape the future. Amid the challenges India faces, I want to learn how women and girls on the ground are paving new paths and improving outcomes for their people. This is the work I wish to immerse myself in and apply to my own Pacific community, especially as we navigate the existential threat that is climate change.
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The Face of God in Mumbai
It’s beautiful how the stories we tell can come full circle. Recently, I spoke to my congregation about seeing the face of God in the least among us. To illustrate this point, I shared a story about a woman who receives this letter from God: “I will be coming over for dinner tonight. Please prepare…Continue…
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A Colossal World
Every day, I find myself saying, “India is so colossal!” And it truly is. In just five weeks, I feel like I’ve done it all—marvelling at the terrifically towering Taj Mahal in Agra, celebrating the once-every-144-years Maha Kumbh Mela festival amongst the countless pilgrims pouring into Varanasi, paragliding over the mesmerising mountains in Lonavala, and…Continue…