Our Mission
Voices of Pacific Island Nations (VOPIN) aims to inspire Pasefika (Pacific Islander) students and families by providing high-quality, culturally responsive services and resources to address educational and opportunity disparities. We act as a bridge, strengthening relationships among students, families, schools, and the community.
Our Vision
We envision a vibrant, interconnected community rich in cultural identity, where the youth of Pasefika communities thrive and are empowered to contribute to the ongoing legacy of strength, resilience, and inspiration for future generations.
Our Core Value
We honor our culture, uplift our youth, and work in unified partnership—grounded in respect, collaboration, and shared purpose. Together, we are committed to strengthening every child, every family, and every community we serve.
What People are Saying about VOPIN:
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Vadin G.
"Thank you so much for all you do and more!! You and your class are a big blessing to Vadin! Happy tears for happy moments like this. Many thanks to you all! Grateful and blessed!! -Vadin's family
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Maegan R.
"I can't say enough kind words about this incredible team! I am currently a school psychologist intern for Federal Way Public Schools, and I reached out to VOPIN on a whim to seek support for a PI student of mine after several failed attempts to seek help closer to our school. She was struggling to connect with her cultural identity as well as make sense of many changes she was experiencing while in a sea of mostly white staff members, including myself. The VOPIN team not only replied to my request promptly, but they went above and beyond in supporting my student and her family. What was originally a request for occasional translation between our school and her family became regular visits to our site, collaborating with the student's family and our school team, as well as providing our student with means to meet goals she was working on in school. Beyond that, this team wholeheartedly provided a space for my student to connect with her whole self and share that in a safe, welcoming space. They are like family to all of us now. I cannot recommend this team highly enough!"
-Maegan Richardson
