Fund for the Pacific
The purpose of the Fund for the Pacific is to provide a charitable Fund for donors in Aotearoa that supports the Pacific Islands during times of crisis.
The Fund for the Pacific, exists to support the Pacific Islands during times of crisis. Its inception stemmed from a shared commitment among Auckland Council and private donors aross Tāmaki Makaurau to extend assistance when the Pacific region faces adversity. Since 2017, coordinated efforts have ensured its efficacy in promptly channeling support to frontline organizations in the Pacific Islands during emergencies.
With a clear focus on the key pillars of disaster mitigation, preparation, and planning, as well as emergency response and crisis recovery, the Fund for the Pacific has a commitment to bolstering resilience and fostering sustainable recovery across the Pacific region. Through these key pillars, the Fund strengthens communities and encourages kinship and support across Aotearoa and the Pacific Islands.
Examples of support provided by the Fund include Oxfam Tonga relief support after Cyclone Gita in 2018 and support to the Aotearoa Tonga Relief Fund and the Hunga Recovery Fund after the Hunga Ha'apia eruption and tsunami in 2022.
