Te Iho
Founded in 1951, Te Ropu Wahine Maori Toko i te Ora (Maori Women’s Welfare League Inc.) is the only national charitable Maori Womens Organisation in Aotearoa. Since the League was founded, it remains principally concerned with the wellbeing of Maori women and their whanau.
There are over 150 peka (branches) in Aotearoa.
Members work at the grass roots level with whanau, hapu and iwi, and across different sectors of Māori society. They are essentially voluntary and have first-hand knowledge of the needs of women and their whanau.
“Tatau Tatau” is the motto of the League. Our motto stands for working together as an organisation, to enable and empower Māori women and their whānau to follow and achieve their aspirations.
He ora te whakapiri
WHAT WE DO
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We advocate for Maori women and their whanau
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Promote and support Maori women to find their voice and use it
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Develop partnerships with other organisations who align with our goals
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Engage in positive initiatives
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Advocate for indigenous women all over the world
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Hold the government to account to uphold the Treaty of Waitangi
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Believe in the potential of us all
